Variety confirmed Anthony Anderson would be reprising his role as Detective Kevin Bernard in the upcoming "Law & Order" revival, for at least one season. Joining him is "Hannibal" stalwart Hugh Dancy, who'll be playing an assistant district attorney. Anderson is known predominantly as the lead and exec-producer of beloved sitcom "Black-ish," for which he's been nominated for 11 Emmys. The actor originally joined "Law & Order" in Season 18, lasting until its abrupt end in Season 20, so fans will be excited to see where his character goes in the 2022 revival. Anderson is just as stoked to be returning, telling ET in early December he was set to start work any day now and couldn't wait to be back on set.
On being asked to reprise his role, the "Black-ish" star shared, "It means a great deal." He added, "Full circle is what it is, and it's a good thing." Eleven years have passed since Anderson last played Detective Bernard, so he's excited to step back into the dogged cop's shoes once again. "You know, a lot of people ask why, and I say why not? It's the opportunity to go back and reprise [my] character, and have a little fun in the dramatic space for a little while," Anderson opined.
At the very least, "Law & Order" gives him something to focus on aside from the "bittersweet" end of "Black-ish," which is wrapping up following its eighth season.
