NBC Chief Greenblat: .."I think SVU is back for another year at least"
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
VGsam — 9 years ago(February 07, 2017 11:22 AM)
Exerpts from Bob Greenblats interview with HR
"We love SVU," he told The Hollywood Reporter.
"I think we have deal issues to go through but I think that's show back again for another year at least."
Much of the show's future hinges on star Mariska Hargitay, the only remaining original cast member. A longtime favorite among fans, Hargitay's role on the long-running series has become even more important in recent years following the departure of co-lead Christopher Meloni in 2011. Since then, Hargitay has taken on multiple roles behind-the-scenes, moving up from producer to now executive producer as of the season 18 premiere. She also has directed multiple episodes, including the 400th episode.
Signing a new one-year deal with Hargitay would be a large factor in a potential season 19 renewal, but again Greenblatt said the network would follow her lead as far as she how long she envisions remaining on the series.
Showrunner Rick Eid also recently told THR he's confident about the future. "I'd like to think we have a season 19, a season 20 and a season 21, but that's [the network's] decision," Eid said. "But I think we're cautiously optimistic there will be more episodes of Law & Order: SVU."
When asked if the network will know ahead of time about a final season, Greenblatt was optimistic. "I think we will, but you know what? This show just keeps reinventing itself in little ways," he said. "The final season may outlive me. It may not be my decision to ultimately make."
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kjperes13 — 9 years ago(February 07, 2017 04:50 PM)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/svu-renewal-chances-season-19-971043
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miss_kitae-971-650846 — 9 years ago(February 09, 2017 11:14 AM)
Let's be honest;
What else has she got going for her? She's a one-trick pony doing a one-note show.
If ever she left SVU, she might get something on a Lifetime movie (again) where she'll essentially be playing Benson with a new name.