Chris Noth is giving up his “Law & Order” gun and badge for a second time, leaving the cast of USA Network’s “L&O: Criminal Intent” at the end of the series’ seventh season.
Mr. Noth will be replaced on the show next season by Jeff Goldblum, a network spokesman confirmed.
“Jeff’s presence will add a new dimension to an already successful show,” said Dick Wolf, creator of the “L&O” franchise.
An insider said negotiations for another season between USA and Mr. Noth, who appeared in the original “L&O” on NBC, simply didn’t work out.
“Chris has been a member of the ‘Law & Order’ family since the beginning, and Mike Logan is one of the most popular detectives in the history of television. We all wish him the best,” said Mr. Wolf.
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Comments (3)
It stinks to lose Chris Noth but Jeff Goldblum is a great choice to replace him.
Posted by Mort | June 26, 2008 2:50 PM
I don't think he will kind of work case in point he was a detective on last midseason's canceled series tilted Raines on N. B. C., dum, dum, dum, but he might be unique on this show do to that he could be dark like Det' Goren and mysterious.
Posted by DMC | June 26, 2008 3:40 PM
Jeff Goldblum has had a history of being a great actor and I'm sure that he will bring the show more rave reviews.
Kudos to him and Dick Wolf.
Posted by David Handelman | June 28, 2008 9:25 AM