Jesse Martin leaving Law & Order - Today's News: Our Take

Jesse L. Martin by Jason Kempin/WireImage.com After nine years of playing Det. Ed Green (and after many months of speculation), Jesse L. Martin is expected to leave NBC's Law & Order. Sources tell the Hollywood Reporter that Martin, who had originally signed on for at least 13 episodes this season, will film one more show in which his alter ego is written off the canvas. Perhaps filling the void left by Martin will be Anthony Anderson, who is said to be in final talks to join L&O. Anderson (most recently of Fox's short-lived K-Ville) would play a new detective partnered with Jeremy Sisto's Lupo. Related: • Movie news: Jesse L. Martin to play Marvin Gaye • L&O Signs Vet, Intent Stars; But Who's the New ADA? Leave a Comment
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Posted by TV Guide Staff Feb 20, 2008 7:56 PM Report Abuse

I'll miss Jesse. But I guess that after 9 years of playing the same role he's ready to try something new. Good luck Jesse!
Posted by kryptogal Feb 20, 2008 8:16 PM Report Abuse

Bummer. The current L&O cast is the best it's been in a long time. If it is Anderson, I hope we get the Sheild Anderson as opposed to Kville Anderson.
Posted by Buffy Freak Feb 20, 2008 8:33 PM Report Abuse

I figured this was coming. I've never been a Green fan, but I appreciate that he's a fairly popular character among L&O fans, so he will be missed. Here's to the rest of his career. (ps., I'm pretty sad that K-Ville won't be coming back. lol)
Posted by c0rinne Feb 20, 2008 9:52 PM Report Abuse

Sweet jesus, noooo! There is no one more annoying than Anthony Anderson. How many movies and tv shows does that guy have to stank up before he stops getting hired? Every other actor on the planet is better. Every reality TV emo jerk would be better. Benji, Lassie and that 'roo from Kangaroo Jack would be better. Do the producers really think the kids who went to see Transformers are going to tune into to see Anthony Anderson in Law and Order? Yeesh!

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Feb 20, 2008 10:48 PM

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That is the worst idea ever. I remember Anderson when he partnered with Stabler on SVU - hated him! I don't think he can play a detective, haven't we learned anything?
Posted by smileet147 Feb 20, 2008 11:05 PM Report Abuse

Too bad he's leaving, as this year's cast is one of the strongest they've had in years. Although, Anderson as a replacement is intriguing.
Posted by fx772k1 Feb 20, 2008 11:12 PM Report Abuse

It's sad but that's what this show is--people come and go. However I don't think Anthony Anderson is a suitable replacement.
Posted by ronato Feb 20, 2008 11:45 PM Report Abuse

Buffy Freak: I hope we get the Sheild Anderson as opposed to Kville Anderson. I agree!
Posted by Lester/DryedMangoez Feb 21, 2008 1:06 AM Report Abuse

Aw.
Posted by NYCGirl Feb 21, 2008 1:46 AM Report Abuse

I agree too. AA on the Shield was the best ever. Now Kville. That show may have been doomed from the top. Don't over act Ant.
Posted by Atkinsyj Feb 21, 2008 6:44 AM Report Abuse

I wish him well, hate to see him leave.
Posted by mrmeowspa Feb 21, 2008 7:36 AM Report Abuse

I was preparing myself for this since the news of JM only signing up for 13 episodes. I am sad to see him go. I wish him all the best in his future projects. I am looking forward to seeing to see AA join the cast (I am one of the few who really enjoyed him on K-Ville.)
Posted by abbeyroad21 Feb 21, 2008 8:36 AM Report Abuse

That's too bad. JM, thanks for the memories. Ya did good! Not crazy about AA.
Posted by zortil Feb 21, 2008 9:19 AM Report Abuse

This really saddens me. I must have missed all the speculation/didn't see that he had only signed on for 13 episodes. And ronato, I agree Anthony Anderson is not a suitable replacement.
Posted by luxveritas Feb 21, 2008 9:19 AM Report Abuse

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