Can't say I will miss him, would rather this lead leave than Hugh Dancy. It would be nice if Benjamin Bratt could reprise his role and replace JD.

https://tvline.com/news/jeffrey-donovan-leaving-law-and-order-season-23-frank-cosgrove-1235081134/

'Law & Order' Season 23 Adds Reid Scott as Series Regular (https://collider.com/law-and-order-season-23-cast-reid-scott/)

The 'Veep' and 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' star is trading jokes for a badge as he joins the long-running procedural.

First Look at Reid Scott as Detective Riley on "Law & Order" (Exclusive)
by Keisha Hatchett
Jan. 10, 2024


"Veep" alum Reid Scott is on the case for "Law & Order" Season 23, premiering Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8/7c on NBC.

New details reveal that Scott will portray Det. Vincent Riley, who’s familiar with Lt. Kate Dixon (Camryn Manheim), who personally recruited him onto the squad. He will work alongside Jalen Shaw (Mehcad Brooks).

https://tvline.com/previews/law-and-order-season-23-reid-scott-character-details-photos-1235111104/

I liked Jeffrey Donovan okay but if it couldn't work, it couldn't work. New guy works out fine. There was lots of turnover on the early seasons of Law and Order and it's going through another change right now. I think it will turn out for the better though.

Why Jeffrey Donovan Abruptly Left Law & Order (https://www.cbr.com/why-jeffrey-donovan-abruptly-left-law-order/)

Although Jeffrey Donovan was cast as the lead of Law & Order's 2022 reboot, his abrupt departure a year later spawned many questions among fans.