Dean Norris Promoted to Series Regular in Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5

Actor Dean Norris, known for his memorable roles in various TV series and films, has been promoted to a series regular for the upcoming fifth season of the crime drama Law & Order: Organized Crime. Norris plays Randall Stabler, the older brother of the show’s central character, Elliott Stabler, portrayed by Christopher Meloni.

Norris first appeared in Season 4 of the series, which aired on NBC, and his character was introduced as a successful real estate developer who had a long-standing tension with his brother Elliott due to an event involving their father. He appeared in nine of the 13 episodes of Season 4 and played a significant role in the storyline involving the care of their ailing mother, Bernadette, played by Ellen Burstyn.

The fifth season of Law & Order: Organized Crime marks a significant change as the series moves from NBC to the streaming service Peacock. The new season will consist of 10 episodes, although a premiere date has not been announced yet.

In addition to his role in Law & Order: Organized Crime, Dean Norris has had a prolific career in Hollywood, with notable performances in shows like Breaking Bad and films such as Total Recall.

Norris’s promotion to series regular is part of the ongoing development of the Stabler family storyline, which includes Elliott’s reconciliation with his estranged brother Randall and the involvement of their younger brother, Joe Jr., played by Michael Trotter).