Reid Scott Leaving ‘Law & Order’, James Badge Dale To Succeed Him In Season 26 Of NBC Drama
Cast changes are confirmed for the upcoming season of NBC’s Law & Order as Reid Scott departs and James Badge Dale joins the series.
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Reid Scott will exit Law & Order after three seasons, leaving his role as a senior detective. James Badge Dale has been tapped to fill the vacancy for the show's 26th season on NBC.
Coverage from outlets including Deadline, Yahoo News Canada, and TVLine emphasizes the casting transition as a significant shake-up for the long-running Wolf Entertainment drama. Reporting highlights that these changes occur alongside shifts in other legal dramas within the network's lineup.
Viewers are waiting for further details regarding the specific character James Badge Dale will portray. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date for the season 26 premiere.
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Quick answers
Who is leaving Law & Order?
Reid Scott is departing the series after three seasons.
Who is joining the cast?
James Badge Dale is joining the cast for season 26.
When does season 26 air?
Coverage does not yet specify a premiere date for the new season.
Coverage (9)
- Reid Scott Leaving ‘Law & Order’, James Badge Dale To Replace Him In Season 26 Of NBC Drama Yahoo News Canada · 1d ago
- 'Law & Order' Veteran Officially Being Replaced by MCU Star for Season 26 on NBC MovieWeb · 1d ago
- ‘Law & Order’ Shakes Up Cast as Reid Scott Plans Exit After 3 Seasons People.com · 1d ago
- ‘Law & Order’ cast shakeup: Reid Scott’s senior detective to be replaced in upcoming season Entertainment Weekly · 1d ago
- Chicago PD is not the only Wolf Entertainment legal drama losing a key star this fall One Chicago Center · 1d ago
- ‘Law & Order’ Shakeup: Reid Scott Exits & James Badge Dale Replaces Him in Season 26 TV Insider · 1d ago
- Law & Order: Reid Scott Leaving, James Badge Dale Joining Series In Season 26 TVLine · 1d ago
- ‘Law & Order’ Season 26 Cast Shake-Up: Reid Scott Exits as James Badge Dale Joins Just Jared · 1d ago
- Reid Scott Leaving ‘Law & Order’, James Badge Dale To Succeed Him In Season 26 Of NBC Drama Deadline · 1d ago
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