Law and Order season 21: Will Angie Harmon return as Abbie Carmichael after star's hint?

Law and Order season 21 makes its NBC debut on February 24 and the TV crime drama features some familiar faces. Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy and Anthony Anderson’s Kevin Bernard are making a comeback but there could be another fan-favourite on the scene. Actor Waterston dropped a hint about a female character rejoining the cast.

Will Angie Harmon return to Law and Order?

The original police procedural series has been airing since 1990 and a number of spin-offs have been released since.

The show was supposed to end with the 20th season back in May 2010, but in September 2021 a revival was announced.

Many famous faces have come and gone over the years, working on a few seasons at a time before making their exit.

Speaking to Variety about the new season, Waterston said: “The hope and expectation is that there will be a wonderful surprise every week.”

He hinted at the return of another character but could not specify who.

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The star added they were “one of my favourite people on Earth” and that “you’ll be glad when you see her”.

Fans have been wracking their brains over who could be stepping back into their role.

Leslie Hendrix played medical examiner Elizabeth Rodgers for 19 seasons.

Elisabeth Röhm starred as ADA Serena Southerlyn for seasons 12 to 15.

There was also Carolyn McCormick, who played doctor Elizabeth Olivet in the original series as well as a number of the spin-offs.

The 49-year-old has spent recent years directing and producing on various projects.

The star’s current projects include Buried in Barstow and Cellmate Secrets.

There has been no indication of when the original character will make their comeback.

New faces include Camryn Manheim as Kate Dixon, Jeffrey Donovan as Frank Cosgrove, Hugh Dancy as senior prosecutorial assistant Nathan Price and Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun.

Law and Order season 21 premieres on Thursday, February 24 on NBC.

source: express.co.uk