LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Actress Nona Gaye has left the cast of NBC's "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" shortly after she signed on to play the new assistant district attorney.

Sources cited creative differences for Gaye's hasty exit, which occurred soon after production began on the crime drama's sixth season.

Gaye, the daughter of late soul icon Marvin Gaye, was quickly replaced by Theresa Randle, whose first day on the set is expected to be Tuesday. Her deal covers just three episodes, with an option to continue on the show as a regular.

The ADA role was played by Courtney B. Vance for the series' first five seasons.

Randle will co-star alongside Vincent D'Onofrio, Chris Noth and Kathryn Erbe as well as the other new cast additions for next season, Eric Bogosian and Julianne Nicholson.

In addition to Vance, Jamey Sheridan and Annabella Sciorra also exited the series after the end of last season.

"Criminal Intent" marks Randle's first major TV series commitment. On the big screen, she starred in the "Bad Boys" films, "Girl 6" and "Spawn."

Link: http://www.cnn.com/2006/S...index.html

Damn that was fast. I just read she was in the cast about a week ago in the NY Times. I wonder if she even appears in any of the episodes...

DAMN, Courtney's leaving???? I liked him!

shagsgrl said:

Girl 6?????