Law and Order Hits Hollywood, Skeet Ulrich to Star
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In May, NBC announced the cancellation of the long-running Law and Order. After 20 seasons, Law and Order bit the dust, tying with Gunsmoke for the longest-running TV drama in history. Audience members who enjoyed the courtroom drama may continue to mourn, but those who prefer the adventure and action of catching the bad guys should celebrate the birth of Law and Order: Los Angeles, premiering this fall.
The newest Law and Order spin-off will take place in the city of glamour and stars. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Skeet Ulrich, who’s no stranger to NBC TV dramas, will play one of the leads as Detective Rex Winters. As an ex-marine, Winters possesses natural skill in crime fighting and sees a clear line between good and bad. He’s also married to his former partner, a role that has yet to be cast. Blake Masters and Dick Wolf, who has worked on sections of the original Law and Order, Criminal Intent, Special Victims Unit, UK and Trial by Jury, will work as co-creators. Because of Wolf’s previous ties to the series, I think it’s safe to say that Law and Order- Los Angeles will closely resemble its fellow crime shows.
The scandal, murder and suspense of the LAPD begin September 22 at 10/9c on NBC.
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