With “Law & Order: SVU” stars Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay negotiating contract renewals, it raises the question of whether NBC would replace one or both of the actors with newcomers, the Associated Press says. Dick Wolf, the creator of the “Law & Order” franchise, is a tough negotiator whose series are known for bringing in fresh faces for actors who may demand raises, the wire service says.
—Aimee Picchi