Breaking! Vincent D'Onofrio exiting 'Criminal Intent' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-24-2009, 11:55 PM

It’s shake-up time for “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.”

Sources from the “L&O” galaxy say that stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, and Eric Bogosian are all expected to be phased out at various points during the series’ upcoming ninth season. Julianne Nicholson has already departed because she is having a baby. Executive producer Dick Wolf is turning to Jeff Goldblum, who joined the cast last season, to remain as lead detective in the series along with Saffron Burrows, who was recently cast to replace Nicholson as Goldblum’s partner.

It’s a big change for a show that has weathered a lot of casting changes since it began in 2001. D’Onofrio and Erbe have been there since the beginning, while Bogosian joined in 2006. Since then, the original pair have had to make room for Nicholson and Chris Noth, who left last year. Goldblum arrived in 2008.

Details about D’Onofrio, Erbe and Bogosian’s exit are still unclear as the actors’ deals are being worked out. The network only recently renewed the Wolf Films/Universal Cable Prods. series for a ninth season, slated to premiere in late spring with a two-parter.

How interesting that Wolf has decided to go this way since D’Onofrio, while erratic, has been very popular. But “L&O:CI” is a USA Network show now after running on sister channel NBC. And USA, insiders point out, likes lighter fare when it comes to its shows. Goldblum is more in the tradition of Tony Shalhoub’s “Monk” than D’Onofrio.

While D’Onofrio is departing as a regular, it is possible for him to reprise his character in guest stints.

“Law & Order” just keeps chugging along in its various guises. The names change but the music remains the same.

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catlover79 · 09-24-2009, 11:59 PM

D'Onofrio IS CI. But then, he hasn't looked good in the last few episodes I've seen him in - he looks like he has been heavily hitting the bottle (just my opinion) and is all bloated. I say just stick a fork in CI - it's done.

icecream · 09-25-2009, 02:31 AM

I used to love Criminal Intent but started losing interest when Vincent Donofrio didn't appear in half the episodes. With him gone it needs to end.

Marvo301 · 09-25-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

D'Onofrio IS CI. But then, he hasn't looked good in the last few episodes I've seen him in - he looks like he has been heavily hitting the bottle (just my opinion) and is all bloated. I say just stick a fork in CI - it's done.

I agree. I'd rather see them end C.I. than carry on without Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe.

catlover79 · 09-25-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

I used to love Criminal Intent but started losing interest when Vincent Donofrio didn't appear in half the episodes. With him gone it needs to end.

Actually, it also started to suck when Jamey Sheridan and Courtney Vance left. They, along with D'Onofrio and Erbe, were a terrific ensemble.

isiahthomas · 10-04-2009, 01:31 PM

If Vincent leaves, i don't wanna watch it anymore. His character is very good and Jeff Goldblum's character is boring.

lucyandethel · 02-14-2010, 01:43 AM

I love Law & Order and Law & Order SVU but for some reason, Criminal Intent...I just couldn't get into it.

09-24-2009, 11:55 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Breaking! Vincent D'Onofrio exiting 'Criminal Intent' It’s shake-up time for “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” Sources from the “L&O” galaxy say that stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, and Eric Bogosian are all expected to be phased out at various points during the series’ upcoming ninth season. Julianne Nicholson has already departed because she is having a baby. Executive producer Dick Wolf is turning to Jeff Goldblum, who joined the cast last season, to remain as lead detective in the series along with Saffron Burrows, who was recently cast to replace Nicholson as Goldblum’s partner. It’s a big change for a show that has weathered a lot of casting changes since it began in 2001. D’Onofrio and Erbe have been there since the beginning, while Bogosian joined in 2006. Since then, the original pair have had to make room for Nicholson and Chris Noth, who left last year. Goldblum arrived in 2008. Details about D’Onofrio, Erbe and Bogosian’s exit are still unclear as the actors’ deals are being worked out. The network only recently renewed the Wolf Films/Universal Cable Prods. series for a ninth season, slated to premiere in late spring with a two-parter. How interesting that Wolf has decided to go this way since D’Onofrio, while erratic, has been very popular. But “L&O:CI” is a USA Network show now after running on sister channel NBC. And USA, insiders point out, likes lighter fare when it comes to its shows. Goldblum is more in the tradition of Tony Shalhoub’s “Monk” than D’Onofrio. While D’Onofrio is departing as a regular, it is possible for him to reprise his character in guest stints. “Law & Order” just keeps chugging along in its various guises. The names change but the music remains the same. http://showbiz411.blogs.thr.com/law-...jeff-goldblum/
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09-25-2009, 02:31 AM	#3
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10-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#6
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	If Vincent leaves, i don't wanna watch it anymore. His character is very good and Jeff Goldblum's character is boring.

02-14-2010, 01:43 AM	#7
lucyandethel Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 435	I love Law & Order and Law & Order SVU but for some reason, Criminal Intent...I just couldn't get into it.