If you’ve been awaiting any information about the much-expected fifth season ofLaw & Order: Organized Crime,Christopher Melonihas some news, but sorry, it’s not the release date. The lead star, who has portrayed Detective Elliot Stabler on the show since its debut in 2021, recently revealed another role he would play in the upcoming season while also teasing the return of a beloved character fromLaw & Order: SVU. Fans would recall that Meloni was once in the firstLaw & Orderspinofffor more than a decade before exiting his Stabler role ahead of Season 13.
Production has begun forLaw & Order: SVUSeason 26, withOrganized Crime’s next installment already in progress as well. Meloni toldPeople Magazinethis, adding that in addition to his return as Stabler, he is also in the middle of writing Episode 2 of the new season. He said of the feat, “It is awesome. But it’s a responsibility, so I don’t want to mess it up.”
The Handmaid’s Taleactor did not reveal any more details about what he’s writing about, nor could he reveal whether he will return for a cameo onLaw & Order: SVU. However, he confirmed that his former costar,Mariska Hargitay(Captain Olivia Benson), will appear onLaw & Order: Organized CrimeSeason 5, not just in any episode but in the one he is writing. He shared, “I know [Olivia] Benson will be with OC for a moment there.”
There Will Be a Reunion in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Season 5
It remains unclear what will go down between Meloni and Hargitay’s characters as theMan of Steelactor failed to divulge more. He only teased, “I’m going to have an opportunity to… I don’t know. I’ll tell you what. Hopefully, uncover, peel away a little bit more of the onion or uncover a little more depth of feeling between them.” It’s no news that there’s a history between Stabler and Benson, who were partners inSpecial Victims Unitsince 1999 till Meloni left the series. Not to mention, the chemistry between them has kept fans wondering if they would ever become entangled. Fans will have to wait till the new season ofLaw & Order: Organized Crimeto see what’s in store for the duo.
EvenHargitay hinted at their reunion inOrganized CrimeSeason 5earlier this year, saying, “I’m actually planning on it. I just told him the other day. We had a party the other night, we saw each other. It was heavenly. I met his showrunner. They want us together, and Chris and I were talking about it, and it’s time. It’s time now for us. This was a long time not being in each other’s universe. That’s why we did the calls and stuff like that. But we’re excited to get back in there, get back in the ring.”
The premiere date forLaw & Order: Organized CrimeSeason 5 is yet to be announced, but past seasons are streaming on Peacock. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
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