Law & Order Season 24 Casts Jesse Metcalfe

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Jesse Metcalfe is set to guest star in Law & Order Season 24, playing a police officer named DeLuca. The news was announced via posts on Instagram from the set, with Reid Scott, who stars as Detective Vincent Riley, sharing a photo of himself with Metcalfe. Metcalfe also posted from the set, showing himself in costume and with Maura Tierney, who joined this season as Lieutenant Jessica Brady, and Scott.

The photos from the set give a glimpse into Metcalfe's episode, which is currently untitled. Metcalfe expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show, thanking Jonathan Strauss casting, Wolf Entertainment, and NBCUniversal. He also thanked Scott and director Carlos Bernard for making him feel welcomed and supported. No other details about his episode or character are available yet, but fans can expect more information before its premiere.

In other news, Hugh Dancy, who plays Nolan Price, teased an upcoming episode of the show, saying it will be "extremely topical" and will go to the heart of the show's mission statement. He also expressed his hope for more crossovers with SVU and Organized Crime. The show's next episode, "In God We Trust," is set to air soon, with a synopsis that promises a thrilling storyline.

Law & Order Season 24 has been expanding its cast list with more guest stars, including Justin Chatwin, who starred as Price's charming brother in a recent episode. The show airs on Thursdays on NBC, and fans can expect more exciting episodes and guest stars in the coming weeks. With its procedural format and ripped-from-the-headlines storylines, Law & Order continues to be a fan favorite, and the addition of Metcalfe and other guest stars is sure to keep viewers engaged.

For fans of Desperate Housewives, Metcalfe's guest star role in Law & Order is a welcome return to television. Metcalfe starred in the ABC comedy-drama series as teen gardener John Rowland, who was involved in an affair with married housewife Gabrielle Solis. His role in Law & Order marks one of his most notable appearances since his involvement in Desperate Housewives. With his episode still far off, fans can expect more details and teasers before its premiere, and can catch up on previous episodes of Law & Order on NBC.