Christopher Meloni Lands New Gig Away From 'Law & Order'originally appeared onParade. Christopher Melonihas been added to theDanFogelman-produced football drama that is coming to Hulu. The veteranLaw & Orderstar was the first person tapped for the still unnamed series about pro football.Varietyreports that Meloni will take on the close-to-home role of head coach, drawing inspiration from his own experience as the quarterback of his high school football team. Fogelman is known for hits likeParadiseandThis Is Us.News of the upcoming football family dramacame out in October 2024, but little is known about the plot as the network has kept many details under wraps. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Meloni has been a beloved member of theLaw & Orderuniverse for over 25 years, and he won't be turning in his badge just yet. He got his start on the originalThe EqualizerTV series for one episode back in 1988. He is best known for playing Elliott Stabler onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit.He's made appearances on otherLaw & Ordershows over the years, playing the same character, and most recently stars inLaw & Order: Organized Crime. Related: 'Law & Order' Star Sends Strong Warning to Jenna Bush Hager Meloni's casting news came on the same dayIce-Trevealed thatLaw & Order: SVUSeason 27 has begun filming. He's returning to his role as Sergeant Odafin Tutuola alongsideKelli GiddishandMariska Hargitay. Christopher Meloni Lands New Gig Away From 'Law & Order'first appeared on Parade on Jul 24, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
