Law & Order casts Veep actor as series regular

Law & Order has announced a new cast member for the 23rd season, with former Veep star Reid Scott joining the roster.

According to Variety, the actor has joined the crime show for the upcoming season as a regular, though the exact nature of his role is currently undisclosed.

Scott played Dan Egan in all seven seasons of Veep, with the actor also having roles in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Black-Ish and Venom; he will make his debut on Law & Order when the 23rd season premieres on January 18, 2024.

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The news comes after a sizable development in Law & Order, with Jeffrey Donovan departing his role as Frank Cosgrove at the end of the 22nd season. The actor reportedly left the role due to creative differences, with the character’s exit set to be explained in the season premiere.

The Law & Order franchise is set to expand in the coming months, with Toronto: Criminal Intent premiering in the new year. The series will reportedly focus on “crimes ripped from the headlines”, with the cast including Aden Young, Kathleen Munroe and Karen Robinson.

“We are thrilled to be working with Lark Productions and Citytv to bring this series to life. We cannot wait to showcase our amazing city in the Law & Order franchise,” said producer Amy Cameron in a statement.

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“The timeless appeal of the cases explored in the globally successful Law & Order franchise continue to draw in Citytv audiences week after week," added Hayden Mindell, senior VP of television at Rogers Sports & Media.

The new series is set to consist of 10 episodes, with the premiere expected to be in the Spring of 2024.

Law & Order: SVU airs Thursdays on NBC in the US. The show airs on Sky Witness in the UK, with select episodes available on NOW.

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