Vincent D’Onofrio Leaving “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”
Vincet D’Onofrio will hand over his TV cop badge on Law & Order Criminal Intent next season.
D’Onofrio is poised to depart his role as Detective Robert Goren early in the show’s ninth season on USA Network next spring. The star has portrayed the brilliant investigator on the popular crime drama since 2001 The Fly’s Jeff Goldblum, who joined the series last season, may remain as lead detective and could be joined by Saffron Burrows, replacing Julianne Nicholson
“After eight seasons, and with the addition of Jeff Goldblum, now is the perfect time for me to explore other acting opportunities and I leave the show knowing it is in great hands with Jeff,” Vincent said in a statement late Friday.
But he has assured fans his character won’t be killed off: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Goren pops up from time to time.”
Criminal Intent stars Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian are also expected to be “phased out” as part of the show’s restruction next season.
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On September 26th 2009, oc wrote:
I’m OK with VDO going but do wish they’d keep Erbe around to partner with Goldblum (and keep Eric Bogossian, who is great in everything he does).
Saffron Burrows is just flat as an actress and I can’t imagine her adding anything to the show – that is a casting is worse than Milena Govich was on L&O
On September 29th 2009, Hananh wrote:
VDO and KE are the heart of the show, they should be there when the last curtain falls. Once they’re gone, I’m gone, too!
On September 29th 2009, Esmee wrote:
I’m shocked! My favorite character from L&O: Criminal Intent is going to leave…
Vincent D’Onofrio is such a great actor, I hope he stays acting.
But if I look at what he said, that will be ok.
By the way, I’m a fan from The Netherlands, but we’re only at season 4 or something…
So nothing to worry about, I’ve a lot of Goren left to watch!