Sam Waterston, who has portrayed the acerbic, no-nonsense district attorney on “Law & Order” since the mid-1990s, is announcing his resignation from his position in the legal profession.
NBC announced on Friday that Waterston’s portrayal of Jack McCoy will conclude on February 22. He has appeared in over 400 episodes of the police drama, for which he was nominated for a SAG Award, Emmy, and Golden Globe.
Waterston said in a statement, “The time has come for me to move on and take Jack McCoy with me.” “Although I am sad to be departing, I cannot help but begissed with the prospect of what lies ahead. “A performer must prevent himself from becoming too comfortable.”
Waterson’s Statement Over Exit
Waterston released a statement on his departure after the news broke, stating, “Greetings, you wonderful people.”
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It’s a pleasure to address the core of Law & Order’s incredible fan base directly like way. It’s time for me to move on and bring Jack McCoy with. Though I’m sad to be going, I can’t help but be curious about what comes next,” he added. An actor is careful not to get overly at ease. I cannot express how much I appreciate you. You and Dick Wolf alone are responsible for L&O’s remarkable and ongoing run as well as its incredible comeback; without your vision, endurance, and special blend of artistic and commercial skills, none of this would have been possible. I consider myself quite fortunate. On the other side, hopefully, to see you all.
Long-standing star in the entertainment world, Waterston received three Emmy nominations for the part in addition to eleven SAG nominations, of which she won one in 1998.
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Tony Goldwyn Has Been Designated as His Successor
The actor, who founded the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie” and appeared in seven seasons as McCoy on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and Sol Bergstein on “Grace and Frankie,” will now resign from his position as district attorney.
Tony Goldwyn of “Scandal” has been appointed as the new district attorney. Additionally, at the age of 63, Goldwyn portrayed Carl Bruner in “Ghost,” Ben Lefevre in the Netflix drama fantasy series “Chambers,” and Gordon in “Oppenheimer.”