Deadline.com reports that Rick Eid has been named as executive producer and showrunner for season 18 of Law & Order SVU, replacing Warren Leight who exits after the current season 17. Read the full story here: Deadline.com: Rick Eid Named New ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Showrunner, Inks Universal TV Deal
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Chris, I just read the article. When they mention that he signed a two-year deal, does that mean he'll only be show runner for season 18 and a possible season 19?
ReplyDeleteIn a way, yes. While it doesn't guarantee a 19th season, it's still a good sign that they're willing to have a two year relationship with him.
ReplyDeleteyeah, if the show is cancelled obviously he won't get two years but I guess they're planning to get a season 19? (could also be that he would only sign it if it was for 2 years and not 1, who knows :D)
ReplyDeleteI guess René Balcer turned it down?
ReplyDelete@gahks - he could have been unavailable! I would love to think he was waiting for Law & Order to resurrect but I don't think that will be happening any time soon...
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