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Farina Exits, Govich Joins Law & Order
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
May 31, 2006
Dennis Farina is leaving NBC's crime drama Law & Order after two years, while Milena Govich, who co-starred in Conviction, Dick Wolf's midseason drama for NBC, has come on board Wolf's flagship "L&O" series.
On "L&O," from Wolf Films and NBC Universal Network TV, Farina played Detective Joe Fontana, who investigated crimes and apprehended suspects with partner Edward Green (Jesse L. Martin).
Farina had succeeded longtime "L&O" star Jerry Orbach, whose character on the show, Detective Lennie Briscoe, transitioned to Wolf's Law & Order: Trial by Jury until Orbach's death in late 2004.
Govich is said to be considered for two roles on "L&O" -- the new partner of Detective Green and a new cop joining the department -- with sources indicating that she likely would fill the void left by Farina and work alongside Martin.
After airing Wednesdays since its launch in 1990, "L&O" will move to Friday in the fall.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
May 31, 2006
Dennis Farina is leaving NBC's crime drama Law & Order after two years, while Milena Govich, who co-starred in Conviction, Dick Wolf's midseason drama for NBC, has come on board Wolf's flagship "L&O" series.
On "L&O," from Wolf Films and NBC Universal Network TV, Farina played Detective Joe Fontana, who investigated crimes and apprehended suspects with partner Edward Green (Jesse L. Martin).
Farina had succeeded longtime "L&O" star Jerry Orbach, whose character on the show, Detective Lennie Briscoe, transitioned to Wolf's Law & Order: Trial by Jury until Orbach's death in late 2004.
Govich is said to be considered for two roles on "L&O" -- the new partner of Detective Green and a new cop joining the department -- with sources indicating that she likely would fill the void left by Farina and work alongside Martin.
After airing Wednesdays since its launch in 1990, "L&O" will move to Friday in the fall.
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Wed, May 31, 2006 - 6:34 AMwell, i didn't think dennis would last long...he's got so many opportunities. the new girl, milena, will be a nice addition. i figured she'd come on as the assistant ADA but having a female cop will be a new twist. i'll bet this means mccoy's new assistant will definitely be a male.
the move to friday night, tho, is a pisser. i think this is a signal that the show is on its farewell tour.
damn.
