Hollywood (Law & Order: Los Angeles)
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"Hollywood" is the first episode of the fifth Law & Order spinoff
, Law & Order: Los Angeles
. The episode originally aired on September 29, 2010 on NBC
. In the premiere episode, when the activities of a young bling ring of thieves strays to assault and murder, Los Angeles' finest are called in to unravel the case.
) and her stage mom, Trudy Sennett (Shawnee Smith
) where one of the suspects ends up murdered (Wyatt Russell) during the next heist. As everyone starts turning on each other, Deputy District Attorney Morales remains intent on exposing the real ringleader.
and Dick Wolf
and directed by Allen Coulter
. This episode was based on The Bling Ring Burglars
, a group of out-of-control teenagers and young adults accused of targeting homes of actors like Paris Hilton
and Orlando Bloom
. Wanda De Jesus
only portrayed the character Lt. Arleen Gonzales in the premiere episode after leaving the cast in August 2010. In subsequent episodes the character is portrayed by Rachel Ticotin
who had to re-shoot some of De Jesus' scenes. The lead detective, Rex Winters (Skeet Ulrich
) was introduced in a Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
episode, "Behave
" which originally aired directly before the Law & Order: LA premiere. The episode focused on an investigation involving a rape kit, which takes Detective Olivia Benson
(Mariska Hargitay
) from New York City
to Los Angeles
.
Law & Order (franchise)
The Law & Order franchise is a number of related American television series created by Dick Wolf and originally broadcast on NBC, all of which deal with some aspect of the criminal justice system...
, Law & Order: Los Angeles
Law & Order: Los Angeles
Law & Order: LA, originally titled Law & Order: Los Angeles, is an American police procedural and legal drama television series set in Los Angeles, where it was produced...
. The episode originally aired on September 29, 2010 on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
. In the premiere episode, when the activities of a young bling ring of thieves strays to assault and murder, Los Angeles' finest are called in to unravel the case.
Plot
A group of thieves target the homes of young Hollywood, Detectives Rex Winters and Tomas Jaruszalski track the activities of the burglary ring that target the rich and famous, whose latest job escalated from simple burglary to assault. After the perpetrators are uncovered, another shocking crime is committed at the home of young starlet Chelsea Sennett (Danielle PanabakerDanielle Panabaker
Danielle Nicole Panabaker is an American actress. She was a cast member in the CBS drama Shark, and appeared in the films Mr. Brooks, Sky High, The Crazies and Friday the 13th, among other projects...
) and her stage mom, Trudy Sennett (Shawnee Smith
Shawnee Smith
Shawnee Smith is an American film and television actress and singer. Smith is best known for her roles as Amanda Young in the Saw films and Linda in the CBS sitcom Becker....
) where one of the suspects ends up murdered (Wyatt Russell) during the next heist. As everyone starts turning on each other, Deputy District Attorney Morales remains intent on exposing the real ringleader.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Skeet Ulrich Skeet Ulrich Bryan Ray Trout , best known as Skeet Ulrich, is an American actor best known for starring in the CBS drama Jericho as Jake Green and for portraying Billy Loomis in Scream... |
Det. Rex Winters |
| Corey Stoll Corey Stoll Corey Daniel Stoll is an American stage and screen actor. He received a Drama Desk Award nomination as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for Intimate Apparel, opposite Tony winner and Oscar nominee Viola Davis. He graduated from Oberlin College in 1998... |
Det. Tomas Jaruszalski |
| Wanda De Jesus Wanda De Jesus Wanda De Jesus is a Puerto Rican-American actress. She is most notably recognized for her role as the fourth actress to portray Santana Andrade in NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara... |
Lt. Arleen Gonzales |
| Regina Hall Regina Hall Regina Hall is an American film and television actress known for her lead role of Brenda Meeks in the Scary Movie films and as Corretta Lipp in the FOX comedy-drama Ally McBeal.-Personal life:... |
Jr. D.D.A. Eva Price |
| Alfred Molina Alfred Molina Alfred Molina is a British-born American actor. He first came to public attention in the UK for his supporting role in the 1987 film Prick Up Your Ears... |
Sr. D.D.A. Ricardo Morales |
Production
The episode was written by Blake MastersBlake Masters
Blake Masters is an American writer, director, and producer of films and television series. He is the creator of the Showtime television series Brotherhood, and developer of Law & Order: LA.Masters grew up in New England....
and Dick Wolf
Dick Wolf
Richard Anthony "Dick" Wolf is an American producer, specializing in crime dramas such as Miami Vice and the Law & Order franchise. Throughout his career he has won several awards including an Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.-Early life:Wolf was born in New York City, the son...
and directed by Allen Coulter
Allen Coulter
Allen Coulter is an American television and film director, credited with a number of successful television programs. He has directed two feature films, Hollywoodland, a film regarding the questionable death of George Reeves starring Adrien Brody, Diane Lane, and Ben Affleck, and 2010's Remember...
. This episode was based on The Bling Ring Burglars
Bling Ring
The Bling Ring, sometimes referred to as the "Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch", "The Burglar Bunch", or the "Hollywood Hills Burglars", were a group, mostly of teenagers based in and around Calabasas, California, who burglarized the homes of several celebrities over a period believed to have been...
, a group of out-of-control teenagers and young adults accused of targeting homes of actors like Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
and Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom is an English actor. He had his break-through roles in 2001 as the elf-prince Legolas in The Lord of the Rings and starring in 2003 as blacksmith Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, and subsequently established himself as a lead in Hollywood...
. Wanda De Jesus
Wanda De Jesus
Wanda De Jesus is a Puerto Rican-American actress. She is most notably recognized for her role as the fourth actress to portray Santana Andrade in NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara...
only portrayed the character Lt. Arleen Gonzales in the premiere episode after leaving the cast in August 2010. In subsequent episodes the character is portrayed by Rachel Ticotin
Rachel Ticotin
Rachel Ticotin is an American film and television actress.-Early life:Ticotin was born in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Iris Torres, a Puerto Rican educator, and Abe Ticotin, a Russian Jewish used car salesman. Her brother, Sahaj, is a musician and the lead singer for his rock group, Ra...
who had to re-shoot some of De Jesus' scenes. The lead detective, Rex Winters (Skeet Ulrich
Skeet Ulrich
Bryan Ray Trout , best known as Skeet Ulrich, is an American actor best known for starring in the CBS drama Jericho as Jake Green and for portraying Billy Loomis in Scream...
) was introduced in a Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced...
episode, "Behave
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 12)
The 12th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiered on September 22, 2010 on NBC and concluded on May 18, 2011. The timeslot was moved from 10 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the NBC broadcast in 2010...
" which originally aired directly before the Law & Order: LA premiere. The episode focused on an investigation involving a rape kit, which takes Detective Olivia Benson
Olivia Benson
Det. Olivia "Liv" Benson is a fictional character on the NBC police procedural drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay. She is the former partner of Elliot Stabler. In Season 13, her partner will be Nick Amaro...
(Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay is an American actress, best known for her role as New York City sex crimes Detective Olivia Benson on the NBC television drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role that has earned her multiple awards and nominations, including an Emmy and Golden Globe.The daughter of actress...
) from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.