Jeff Goldblum joins ‘Criminal Intent’ replacing Chris Noth
Posted on June 27th, 2008 by Hot Momma
Jeff Goldblum is joining “USA Network’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” replacing Chris Noth who is leaving the crime drama after three seasons. In sort of a reversal of mediums Noth has been bitten by the movie bug while Goldblum moves to TV. Jeff recently starred in the short-lived NBC series “Raines” but is mostly known as a film actor with credits that include “Jurassic Park,” “The Lost World,” “Independence Day” and “The Fly.”.
Jeff whose salary for the show is said to be in the neighborhood of $250,000 an episode will share lead crime-solving duties with Vincent D’Onofrio”.
“Jeff’s presence will add a new dimension to an already successful show,” franchise overLord Dick Wolf says in a statement.
Noth played Logan on the original NBC series from 1990 to ‘95, in a “Law & Order” TV movie and then on “Criminal Intent” starting in 2005. The show’s seventh season airs Sundays on USA.
When asked about his exit, Noth told TVGuide.com in a statement:
“When others couldn’t get television shows produced in New York, Dick Wolf found a way to do it, and as a New Yorker I truly appreciate all that he has done for the city. The last few years have been fantastic, and both sides are happy with the result. ‘All’s well that ends well.’
Great news! I am sure jeff would be bringing some fresh waves into Law and Order. Go Jeff Go!