While actor and former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson, who plays D.A. Arthur Branch on Law and Order, has not officially announced whether or not he plans on running as a potential Republican presidential candidate, NBC prez Kevin Reilly says it is "highly unlikely" that Thomson will return for the series' 18th season.
There has been a lot of talk already as to how a Thompson campaign would affect past episodes of Law and Order, considering "equal time" rules and all that.
So does this mean he's actually going to run? Since I can't read Fred Thompson's mind, that's tough to say. But as Hollywood Reporter points out, the threat of a writers strike means many series will begin filming earlier than usual, which means Thompson will have to decide sooner rather than later if he's going to stay with the series.
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5-15-2007 @ 6:14PM
Jimmy said...
If the writers and producers really wanted to shake things up they would move Sam Waterston to the DA position and bring in a younger (early to middle 40s) actor for the role of senior ADA. Hell, bring back Bebe Neuwirth. She was the best thing about the quickly cancelled Law and Order: Trial by Jury. They should also consider dumping Alana de la Garza. She's a fine actress, but she is just bad in this role.
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5-24-2007 @ 9:13PM
bulbul said...
De La Garza is just fine. I'm not opposed to the idea of making McCoy the DA, but I have a better candidate: Elizabeth Donnelly (Judith Light). She would be perfect.
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