“There was a lot of interplay between Chris and I.”
As season 1 progressed, however, Dzundza found the stories to becoming “moreDragnet-like…
I said no, this is not for me,” he continued.
“This is not what I signed on to do.
And I had to take care of my family, frankly, as well.”
TheOrlando Sentinelreported at the time that Sorvino exited the role because he wanted to pursue a singing career.
“The part is close to two octaves here and there,” he toldTheaterManiaat the time.
“In my voice, I have three octaves.
I don’t find the range daunting, but to do it right is daunting.
I want to do it right.”
More recently, Sorvinoguest-starredin episodes ofElementary,The Goldbergs, andGrandfathered.
Moriarty alsowon a 2002 Emmy Awardfor his performance as Winston Dean in the TV movieJames Dean.
When season 4 picked up in 1993, however, both characters were gone without explanation.
Both Florek and Brooks eventually returned as guest stars in subsequent seasons ofLaw & Order.
I was getting that from day one, with casting directors basically thinking, ‘She can’t do comedy.
She can’t do emotional work.'"
Hennessy added that actors usually strive for variety in their career, as opposed to staying in one genre.
Hennessy later led the cast of the NBC proceduralCrossing Jordanbeforetaking partsin the TV showsMadam SecretaryandShots Fired.
In 2019, she started starring as Jenny Rohr in the Showtime dramaCity on a Hill.
And sure enough, he came back to the show for one episode in season 20.
“He is also the only actor I’ve known who consistently tried to cut his own lines.
He will be missed, but fortunately, he can be seen ubiquitously onLaw & Orderreruns.”
But most of all, Harmon had her sights on the silver screen.
“I loved the show.
Harmon did star in a handful of films, includingAgent Cody BanksandFun With Dick and Jane.
Producer Dick Wolf paid tribute to the veteran actor in a statement to theTimes.
“He was one of the most honored performers of his generation.
His loss is irreplaceable.”
Talking toTodayat the time, Rohm explained that she felt finished with the role.
Farina had joined the show as Detective Joe Fontana in season 15, following the death of Jerry Orbach.
“TheLaw & Orderfamily extends sympathy and condolences to his family.
He was a great guy.”
Parisse lasted just 34 episodes before home invaders kidnapped and murdered Borgia in 2006’s season 16 finale.
“People always tell me, ‘That was terrible what they did to you,'” she explained.
He was preparing to run for U.S. president.
Martin toldEntertainment Weeklyat the time that he was “definitely happy” about the exit.
“It was pretty much time for me,” he explained.
“I need to get back on stage before I get too scared to do it again.
Martin did indeedreturn to Broadway, starring in a 2010 production ofThe Merchant of Venice.
That same year, he performed inThe Winter’s TaleforShakespearein the Park.
Martin plays Detective Joe West in the CW superhero series.
