'SVU' Stars Hargitay, Meloni Sign New Deal; Lahti to Guest Star TVWeek

After a couple months of drama, "Law & Order: SVU" stats Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have struck new deals with Wolf Films and Universal Media Studios.

That means both actors will be back on the NBC drama next season.  The parties had been at odds over salary, according to published reports.

There was no immediate word on the terms of their new deals.

Meanwhile, "SVU" will start its new season with a big name guest star: Christine Lahti. The actress has signed on to play an ADA for the first four episodes of the season.

As expected, Stephanie March will join "SVU" during episode five of the new season.

--Josef Adalian