Why Criminal Intent?
Eric Bogosian: I had been keeping an eye on all of the Law & Orders since I first did it [in 1992]. The kind of acting that’s done on Law & Order is of interest to me. I watch what some of my favorites on the shows do, like S. Epatha Merkerson or Sam Waterston. There’s a lot of subtle stuff there, and I admire the humanity they bring to it. It’s really an actor’s show. There’s something special about being involved in a Law & Order in New York City. I don’t think there’s been a guest star who I didn’t know. These are all folks from my community. Law & Order started with the notion that the producers were going to capitalize on this huge acting pool we have in New York. It’s a great resource — it’s like being next to a gold mine and being able to just take stuff all the time. TVGuide.com: Did you worry about replacing Jamey Sheridan as the “boss” on the show? Bogosian: The nerve-racking situation my character was in — taking over the major case squad and dealing with these very strong p
