‘Law & Order’ Cast Shakeup: Reid Scott Exits as James Badge Dale Joins for Season 26

The “Veep” alum will wrap up his character’s story across a few episodes (Photo credit: Getty Images) Reid Scott is set to depart “Law & Order” with James Badge Dale tapped as his successor. Scott has played Senior Detective Vincent Riley for the past several seasons, having joined the Dick Wolf-created crime procedural for its 23rd season. As for Dale, this isn’t his first time appearing on a Wolf drama, as he previously had a one episode stint on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in 2002. He’s set to play a new Senior Detective, filling the void left by Scott. It’s said Scott’s Det. Riley will close out his story across a few episodes before Dale’s detective, whose character name has yet to be revealed, joins the squad. Deadline was first to report word of Scott’s exit and Dale’s casting. More to come…