After London’s Judicial Police, the world of law and order pushes new boundaries. Canadian channel Citytv has just announced Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, a new iteration of the popular franchise. According to the information Deadline10 episodes are to be filmed this fall in Toronto for a spring 2024 release.
Adapted from the franchise created by Dick Wolf, the detective series is particularly inspired by the New York Crime Squad, which ran for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011 and was hosted by Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe.
According to a press release sent to US media, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows a team of detectives who investigate crimes in the Toronto area.
No casting has been announced at this time, but Citytv has revealed that the detective series “There will be original Canadian stories written and produced by Canadian Canadian actors“.
“The timeless appeal of the cases explored in the globally successful Law & Order franchise continues to draw Citytv viewers every week.” said Hayden Mindell, vice president of the network.
“We are thrilled to partner with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. to bring Canadian stories to this iconic format.“
A successful franchise
With over 7 series, including 3 still in circulation, the Law & Order franchise created by Dick Wolf continues to be one of the most prolific in the American audiovisual landscape. Last April, NBC announced the renewal of additional seasons of NYPD, NYPD, and NYPD.
Thus, the former received a twenty-third season, and the series, directed by Mariska Hargitay, will begin its 25th season next fall. Finally, Organized Crime, the latest spin-off of Christopher Mellon’s campy character, is getting it’s 4th season. , which will however be shortened by a few episodes.
In updates that weren’t too surprising, SVU New York and Organized Crime New York both ranked among NBC’s 10 most-watched drama series this year. Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will end the ranks of this successful franchise.
Source: Allocine
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