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'Law & Order: SVU': Stephanie March, Diane Neal return for Season 13

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July 5, 2011 7:24 PM ET

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stephanie-march-diane-neal-svu.jpgThe casting shuffle at "Law & Order: SVU" continues, but the latest faces being dealt into the show's 13th season are ones fans already know.

NBC says that Stephanie March and Diane Neal will reprise their roles as prosecutors Alexandra Cabot and Casey Novak in 2011-12. Each actress will appear in multiple episodes, although exact numbers haven't been determined yet.

March was a regular on the show from 2000-03 and has had a recurring part in the past couple of seasons. Neal came onboard in the fall of 2003 and stayed through the 2007-08 season; she guest-starred in an April episode.

Their return to "SVU" comes on the heels of Christopher Meloni departing the series and the casting of Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino as two new detectives. Mariska Hargitay remains on the show but will have a somewhat reduced role in the coming season.

"SVU" also has a new showrunner in Warren Leight, who worked on "L&O: Criminal Intent" for several seasons. Neal tweeted to her new boss on Tuesday, "@WarrenLeightTV, Looking forward to the criminal beat down with you. Fun will be had by all. Well, all but the perps:)"

"Law & Order: SVU" will air at 10 p.m. ET Wednesdays in the fall; NBC hasn't announced its premiere date yet.
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Talk about a revamp SVU in a big, big way, unfortuntately for its new competitor CSI the show is STILL searching for Laurence Fishburne's replacement. This is how SVU is taking a page out of CRIMINAL MINDS playbook with AJ and Paget returning to the series.

Kevin | July 5, 2011 7:28 PM

YEAH! Love these two ladies and they will soften the blow of no more Meloni.

Kevin | July 5, 2011 8:22 PM

The A.D.A.'S on this show have been difficult to cast ever since they left. Twice Stephanie had to come back. But I still wonder if Danny and Kelli are the right choices.

rony | July 5, 2011 9:19 PM

Danny i don't mind but Kelli makes me not want to watch

cheryl | July 5, 2011 10:19 PM

I like Danny Pino, but he doesn't have the edge like Chris Meloni. They should be trying to get someone like Josh Holloway from LOST. That might be a great boost for the show.

Panda | July 5, 2011 11:31 PM

Oooh. Never thought about Josh Holloway but I'd like him in the role. I'd imagine the Southern accent would inevitably come with him, which might be a little strange in a NY-based show.

Oh well. They got their replacements already anyways, I'm not particularly thrilled by either of them. Bummer, but at least Alex and Casey will be back.

makoto99 | July 6, 2011 9:37 AM

This is a silver lining indeed! The fans love these D.A.'s, so this will keep me watching for sure! A good move, SVU!

Casey | July 6, 2011 12:43 PM

Time for SVU to ride off into the sunset like an SUV, and join all other Law and Orders!! It's been a long and successful ride, but it's time!

ieatstraycats | July 6, 2011 1:10 PM

Does this mean Olivia and Alex can finally get together? Please? :)

Really? | July 6, 2011 4:02 PM

I won't be watching..the show will be over now...poor casting for sure!

Brian | July 6, 2011 5:17 PM
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