Christopher Meloni is returning to the Regulation & Order universe.
THR is reporting that the actor is ready to star in a derivative, which has scored a straight to collection order.
13 episodes have been ordered for the collection, which can convey Meloni again into the fold as Elliot Stabler.
The collection order comes on the heels of SVU scoring a landmark three-season renewal that can maintain it on the air till at the least 2023.
Dick Wolf lately signed an enormous deal to remain put at NBC, and the pact paved the best way for the renewal talked about above, in addition to renewals for 3 seasons every for Chicago Fireplace, Med, and PD.
So far as plot particulars go, all THR is reporting is that the present will deal with an NYPD organized crime unit led by Stabler.
It also needs to permit for natural crossovers between SVU.
Given the success of #OneChicago on Wednesdays, it is potential NBC is seeking to pair the 2 Regulation & Order exhibits to see if lightning will strike yet again.
Meloni appeared on SVU from the start proper up till Season 12, with the actor exiting when contract negotiations fell via.
Stabler retired from the pressure, however there wasn’t a lot of a goodbye on display screen, with Olivia Benson studying the unhappy information across the similar time followers did.
It was emotional, however will probably be good for followers to test again in with the beloved character on this new collection.
He exited in 201, and adopted the collection up with roles on True Blood, Underground, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Joyful!.
He additionally lends his voice to DCU Universe animated collection Harley Quinn.
NBC has additionally renewed The Blacklist, New Amsterdam, Brooklyn 9-9, Superstore, and This Is Us for subsequent season.
It is unclear whether or not the large shutdown within the TV trade brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic will have an effect on the collection.
There’s nonetheless a lot we do not learn about this undertaking that something can occur. It is potential that the scripts are already accomplished, however time will inform when NBC makes the information official.
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