Christopher Meloni to Slip Back Into 'Law and Order: SVU' Character for New Series

The former co-star of Mariska Hargitay on the legal drama series portrayed Elliot Stabler for 12 seasons before his character announced his retirement in 2011.

April 1, 2020

AceShowbiz - Christopher Meloni is bringing his "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" character, Elliot Stabler, back to TV for a new series.

The actor is reteaming with "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf for a 13-episode run of an untitled police drama focused on New York's organised crime unit, which Stabler now heads.

Meloni starred opposite Mariska Hargitay in the first 12 seasons of "SVU" before his character announced his retirement in 2011, and the actor walked away from the show.

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