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Feb. 6, 2024
Sam Waterston Bids Farewell to Law & Order After 400 Episodes
Tony Goldwyn, known for his role in Scandal, is set to take on the mantle of District Attorney in this significant cast change. By: Wee Yan Ling
The long-standing legal drama, Law & Order, which has actor Sam Waterson portray District Attorney Jack McCoy for more than 400 episodes is set to exit the series. The final episode with Waterson will be airing on Thursday, 22 February. After this departure, the renowned actor from ABC’s Scandal, Tony Goldwyn will be taking on his role.
Waterson
has been a centerpiece of the drama since 1994. Despite the original series
winding up in 2010, he reinstated his role in the 21st season revival in 2022.
His character, Jack McCoy has also made entrances in spin-offs such as Law
& Order: SVU, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, and the movie Exited: A Law
& Order Movie.
His
departure had prompted a heartfelt statement as he expressed his gratitude for
the show’s dedicated audience and shared, “It’s a pleasure to talk directly
like this to the backbone of Law & Order’s absolutely amazing
audience. The time has come for me to move on and take Jack McCoy with me.
There’s sadness in leaving, but I’m just too curious about what’s next,” he
wrote. “An actor doesn’t want to let himself get too comfortable. I’m more
grateful to you than I can say. L&O’s continuing and amazing long run,
along with its astounding come-back, is all thanks to you and to Dick Wolf, but
for whose vision, patience, perseverance, and unique combination of creative
and business talents, none of this would have happened. I feel very blessed. I
hope to see you all on the flip side.”
The
veteran has 11 SAG nominations under his belt and has expressed his enthusiasm
in finding new opportunities.
Tony
Goldwin steps into the role amidst the other cast changes in Season 23 after
the departure of Jeffrey Donovan. The series is produced by Universal
television and Wolf Entertainment and continues under the showrunner Rick Eid,
with Wolf and an ensemble of executive producers steering the ship.
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