District Attorney Jack McCoy is out. Sam Waterston is exiting “Law & Order” after more than 400 episodes. His last episode will air on Thursday, Feb. 22. Tony Goldwyn, best known for his role as Fitz in ABC’s “Scandal,” has been cast as the new district attorney.
Waterston joined the Dick Wolf mothership series in 1994. He remained a main cast member until the show’s original run came to an end in 2010. When the show was revived for its 21st season in 2022, he stepped back into the role. He’s also played the character on “Law & Order: Svu,” “Law & Order: Trial by Jury” and “Exited: A Law & Order Movie.”
Following the news, Waterston shared a statement regarding his exit, beginning with, “Greetings, you wonderful people.”
“It’s a pleasure to talk directly like this to the backbone of Law & Order’s absolutely amazing audience. The time has come for...
Waterston joined the Dick Wolf mothership series in 1994. He remained a main cast member until the show’s original run came to an end in 2010. When the show was revived for its 21st season in 2022, he stepped back into the role. He’s also played the character on “Law & Order: Svu,” “Law & Order: Trial by Jury” and “Exited: A Law & Order Movie.”
Following the news, Waterston shared a statement regarding his exit, beginning with, “Greetings, you wonderful people.”
“It’s a pleasure to talk directly like this to the backbone of Law & Order’s absolutely amazing audience. The time has come for...
- 2/2/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
It’s the end of an era on NBC’s Law & Order as Sam Waterston is gearing up to say goodbye. Waterston’s final appearance as District Attorney Jack McCoy, whom he played across more than 400 episodes, will air on February 22.
As Waterston exits, the cast will be joined by Tony Goldwyn, who will portray the new district attorney. Goldwyn has previously starred in the Law & Order spinoff Criminal Intent as Frank Goren, a character who died on the series. Goldwyn will be playing a new character on Law & Order.
Waterston made his debut on the series in the Season 5 premiere (1994) titled “Second Opinion.” He scored a SAG Award and three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1997, 1999 and 2000, for his portrayal of McCoy. He has also reprised the role in various other projects including spinoff shows: Law & Order Special Victims Unit...
As Waterston exits, the cast will be joined by Tony Goldwyn, who will portray the new district attorney. Goldwyn has previously starred in the Law & Order spinoff Criminal Intent as Frank Goren, a character who died on the series. Goldwyn will be playing a new character on Law & Order.
Waterston made his debut on the series in the Season 5 premiere (1994) titled “Second Opinion.” He scored a SAG Award and three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1997, 1999 and 2000, for his portrayal of McCoy. He has also reprised the role in various other projects including spinoff shows: Law & Order Special Victims Unit...
- 2/2/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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