LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT Regular to Exit

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT will be returning for its record-breaking 21st season, but it’ll reportedly be down a cast member.

Philip Winchester, who originated the character of Peter Stone in the ONE CHICAGO franchise in 2016 (including starring in the short-lived CHICAGO JUSTICE) before joining SVU in season 19, will not return next year, he shared.

“Sadly for me, Peter stone and his ‘the facts don’t care about you’re feelings’ attitude will not be returning,” Winchester tweeted. “A huge tip of the hat to my amazing fans and not so big of fans. You ALL make me work harder. Thank you! See you on the next adventure.”

Winchester also shared his support for his colleagues: “I want to congratulate the cast and crew of @nbcsvu for making history today. Also to thank everyone for two great seasons. I have learned much and enjoyed being part of an elite unit. Here’s to you all and a historic run!”

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT stars Mariska Hargitay, Ice T, Kelli Giddish, and Peter Scanavino.

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, Thursdays, 10/9c, NBC

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