Christopher Meloni Lands New Gig Away From ‘Law & Order’ originally appeared on Parade.
Christopher Melonihas been added to the Dan Fogelman-produced football drama that is coming to Hulu.
The veteran Law & Orderstar was the first person tapped for the still unnamed series about pro football. Varietyreports that Meloni will take on the close-to-home role of head coach, drawing inspiration from his own experience as the quarterback of his high school football team.
Fogelman is known for hits like Paradise and This Is Us. News of the upcoming football family drama came out in October 2024, but little is known about the plot as the network has kept many details under wraps.
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Meloni has been a beloved member of the Law & Order universe for over 25 years, and he won’t be turning in his badge just yet. He got his start on the original The Equalizer TV series for one episode back in 1988.
He is best known for playing Elliott Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He’s made appearances on other Law & Order shows over the years, playing the same character, and most recently stars in Law & Order: Organized Crime.
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Meloni’s casting news came on the same dayIce-Trevealed that Law & Order: SVUSeason 27 has begun filming. He’s returning to his role as Sergeant Odafin Tutuola alongside Kelli Giddishand Mariska Hargitay.
Christopher Meloni Lands New Gig Away From ‘Law & Order’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
