Photo: NBCSam Waterstonis back in theLaw & Orderuniverse.On Thursday, NBC released the first promo for the upcoming revival series, premiering Feb. 24, and it shows Waterston reprising his role as District Attorney Jack McCoy.“It’s okay to be the hero, as long as you win,” he says ominously in thebrief clip, which naturally concludes with the franchise’s iconic “dun dun.“Waterston, 81, starred inLaw & Orderfrom season 5 in 1994 until its finale in 2010, earning three Emmy Award nominations for his performance in 1997, 1999 and 2000, as well as a Golden Globe nod in 1995.He’s since portrayed DA McCoy on a few occasions, most recently in a 2018 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.Series creatorDick Wolffirstannounced Waterston’s returnlast month, tellingDeadline,“Very few casting announcements have ever given me this much pleasure.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Since day one, Sam has had perfect pitch when it comes to Jack McCoy as a character who both reflects and expands our ability to understand the law,” Wolf said. “He is the ultimate conscience of the show and I look forward to him emulating the career of New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who served until he was 90.“Anthony Andersonis also set to reprise his role as Detective Kevin Bernard from the original series.Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi have joined the cast as newcomers.“With both Sam and Anthony returning, it shows that the 21st season is merely a continuation of where we left off,” Wolf said in his previous statement toDeadline.Law & Orderran for 20 seasons from 1990 until 2010 and has launched several successful spinoffs in addition toSVU, includingLaw & Order: Criminal Intent, theChristopher Meloni-ledLaw & Order: Organized Crimeand the upcomingLaw & Order: For the Defense.Wolf’s production company, Wolf Entertainment, announced in September that they would berevisiting the flagship series.In a previous statement, the series said it “will continue where the show left off in 2010, with the classic format that explores two separate, yet equally important groups: ‘the police who investigate crimes and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.’ “Season 21 ofLaw & Orderpremieres Feb. 24 on NBC.
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Sam Waterstonis back in theLaw & Orderuniverse.On Thursday, NBC released the first promo for the upcoming revival series, premiering Feb. 24, and it shows Waterston reprising his role as District Attorney Jack McCoy.“It’s okay to be the hero, as long as you win,” he says ominously in thebrief clip, which naturally concludes with the franchise’s iconic “dun dun.“Waterston, 81, starred inLaw & Orderfrom season 5 in 1994 until its finale in 2010, earning three Emmy Award nominations for his performance in 1997, 1999 and 2000, as well as a Golden Globe nod in 1995.He’s since portrayed DA McCoy on a few occasions, most recently in a 2018 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.Series creatorDick Wolffirstannounced Waterston’s returnlast month, tellingDeadline,“Very few casting announcements have ever given me this much pleasure.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Since day one, Sam has had perfect pitch when it comes to Jack McCoy as a character who both reflects and expands our ability to understand the law,” Wolf said. “He is the ultimate conscience of the show and I look forward to him emulating the career of New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who served until he was 90.“Anthony Andersonis also set to reprise his role as Detective Kevin Bernard from the original series.Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi have joined the cast as newcomers.“With both Sam and Anthony returning, it shows that the 21st season is merely a continuation of where we left off,” Wolf said in his previous statement toDeadline.Law & Orderran for 20 seasons from 1990 until 2010 and has launched several successful spinoffs in addition toSVU, includingLaw & Order: Criminal Intent, theChristopher Meloni-ledLaw & Order: Organized Crimeand the upcomingLaw & Order: For the Defense.Wolf’s production company, Wolf Entertainment, announced in September that they would berevisiting the flagship series.In a previous statement, the series said it “will continue where the show left off in 2010, with the classic format that explores two separate, yet equally important groups: ‘the police who investigate crimes and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.’ “Season 21 ofLaw & Orderpremieres Feb. 24 on NBC.
Sam Waterstonis back in theLaw & Orderuniverse.
On Thursday, NBC released the first promo for the upcoming revival series, premiering Feb. 24, and it shows Waterston reprising his role as District Attorney Jack McCoy.
“It’s okay to be the hero, as long as you win,” he says ominously in thebrief clip, which naturally concludes with the franchise’s iconic “dun dun.”
Waterston, 81, starred inLaw & Orderfrom season 5 in 1994 until its finale in 2010, earning three Emmy Award nominations for his performance in 1997, 1999 and 2000, as well as a Golden Globe nod in 1995.
He’s since portrayed DA McCoy on a few occasions, most recently in a 2018 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Series creatorDick Wolffirstannounced Waterston’s returnlast month, tellingDeadline,“Very few casting announcements have ever given me this much pleasure.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Since day one, Sam has had perfect pitch when it comes to Jack McCoy as a character who both reflects and expands our ability to understand the law,” Wolf said. “He is the ultimate conscience of the show and I look forward to him emulating the career of New York District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who served until he was 90.”
Anthony Andersonis also set to reprise his role as Detective Kevin Bernard from the original series.Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi have joined the cast as newcomers.
“With both Sam and Anthony returning, it shows that the 21st season is merely a continuation of where we left off,” Wolf said in his previous statement toDeadline.
Law & Orderran for 20 seasons from 1990 until 2010 and has launched several successful spinoffs in addition toSVU, includingLaw & Order: Criminal Intent, theChristopher Meloni-ledLaw & Order: Organized Crimeand the upcomingLaw & Order: For the Defense.
Wolf’s production company, Wolf Entertainment, announced in September that they would berevisiting the flagship series.
In a previous statement, the series said it “will continue where the show left off in 2010, with the classic format that explores two separate, yet equally important groups: ‘the police who investigate crimes and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.’ "
Season 21 ofLaw & Orderpremieres Feb. 24 on NBC.
source: people.com
