
While the ratings haven't been stellar nor dismal to the point where cancellation is imminent, changes are in order for NBC's 'Law & Order: Los Angeles,' starting with the replacements of key actors, including Skeet Ulrich, Megan Boone and Regina Hall.
According to Deadline.com, Ulrich was the first actor to be cast on the show, playing detective Rex Winters, while Hall plays ADA Evelyn Price, who works for ADA Morales (played by Alfred Molina); Boone plays DDA Lauren Stanton, who works under Joe Dekker (played by Terrence Howard).
Boone is exiting completely, while Hall may return for a couple of episodes. Before the series premiered, Wanda de Jesus left the show and was replaced by Rachel Ticotin.

Dick Wolfe, who runs the spinoff show as well as the other series, the now-canceled 'Law & Order,' 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' has tweaked the other shows during the first seasons, and just like those shows, the changes won't stop production on any 'LOLA' episodes. Right now, the series is on episode 12.
During the early seasons of 'SVU,' Michelle Hurd and Dean Winters were replaced and many actresses came in as the new Assistant District Attorney, including Paula Patton, who lasted one episode in 2010 before leaving the series to take on a role in the new 'Mission: Impossible' film with Tom Cruise.
On 'Criminal Intent,' Theresa Randle played Assistant District Attorney Patricia Kent, replacing Courtney B. Vance (after season 5) as the A.D.A. assigned to the Major Case Squad, but only appeared in two episodes. Over the years, the show had gone thru several leads, with Saffron Burrows, Jeff Goldblum, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio starring in last season's show. With the final season set for this year on USA Network, original cast members Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe will return to the series as Detectives Robert Goren and Alexandra Eames, respectively.


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By: Eugene on 1/12/2011 5:21PM
Sorry to see Regina Hall go, but it is probably for her best interest that she gets tossed off the sinking ship that is Law & Order: Los Angeles so she can pursue better roles. This show like Law & Order: Trial by Jury is just completely unwatchable.
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By: BTDT on 1/13/2011 9:19AM
They should try replacing the writers.
This show just plain stinks.
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By: Barbara on 1/13/2011 6:51AM
I am so disappointed that Skeet Ulrich is leaving the show. He is the only reason that I watch this show. I'm wondering if he was let go or if he chose to leave.
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By: Dottie on 1/13/2011 10:02AM
I agree wholeheartedly.
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By: Fern on 1/13/2011 10:19AM
Me too! I kept asking people "when is Skeet Ulrich's show on!? It never seems to have a permanent night!" Cannot belive he's gone. I'm so pissed.
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By: Monica on 1/13/2011 12:22PM
Luv Skeet Ulrich. He's also the main reason for watching. Need to see more of this actor. I've seen him in very few things but he keeps me wanting to see more of his work.
Bad move in my opinion.
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By: Amy on 1/13/2011 12:41PM
Ulrich is the only reason I watch the show, if he goes I go...
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By: Kizzysmom on 1/13/2011 10:19PM
I totally agree. The story lines were NOTHING like the original LO, but I kept watching because of Skeet. Well, now I'll add this to the list of NBC programs not worth spending my time on.
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By: Jackie on 1/13/2011 1:17PM
I have been a fan of Skeet Ulrich since "Scream" & was excited to see him return to prime-time tv after Jericho canceled . Was not thrilled with LOLA but enjoyed Ulrich & his character. Losing him will likely disappoint many viewers and in my opinion be the beginning of the end for this show. Only good to come out of it is that Skeet Ulrich will be free to work on a ship that is not already sinking!
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By: D. Gordon on 1/13/2011 7:28PM
Definitely will miss Skeet Ulrich. He is a fine actor who has been badly served by less than stellar writing.
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