Sam Waterston, one of the longest-running cast members on the classic NBC procedural drama Law & Order, will return as fan-favorite district attorney Jack McCoy for the revived show's 21st season, it was announced Thursday.
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He played the role for 17 years, from 1994 until 2010, when the show ended.
Dick Wolf said that he had never received a casting announcement like this before, and described McCoy as the ultimate conscience of the show.
The franchise has spawned several successful spin-offs over the years.
Anthony Anderson is also going to return, along with new cast members Jeffrey Donovan, Hugh Dancy, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi.
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Waterston was last seen as McCoy in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He was nominated for a Golden Globe, three Emmys and 11 Screen Actors Guild Awards for his work in the show.
What to watch for.
The 21st season of Law & Order will premiere on February 24.
Will Sam Waterston return to Law & Order?
Sam Waterston is returning for the revival of Law & Order.
Sam Waterston is back as District Attorney Jack McCoy on NBC's Law & Order.
