It’s Waterston for the Win

The odds of this comeback happening always seemed to be far better than even. From In Reference to Murder:

It’s finally official: Sam Waterston, longtime Law & Order veteran, will be returning for his 17th season as District Attorney Jack McCoy on the famed Dick Wolf show for its revival. Waterston joins previously announced Law & Order alum Anthony Anderson, who will return to the cast as Detective Kevin Bernard, along with new cast members Jeffrey Donovan, as an NYPD detective; Hugh Dancy as an assistant district attorney; Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon; and Odelya Halevi as Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun. Law & Order premieres on NBC on Thursday, Feb. 24 ...