From a media release:
Emmy® Award-winning actor Luke Kirby joins the cast of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent in Season 4, returning this fall on Citytv. The series is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media. The award-winning series will see Kirby play new character Detective Sergeant John Darcy, who is called up from Guns & Gangs to partner with Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman (played by Kathleen Munroe) in Homicide.
Kirby joins the upcoming season alongside returning cast members Kathleen Munroe (Detective Sergeant Frankie Bateman), Karen Robinson (Inspector Vivienne Holness), K.C. Collins (Deputy Crown Attorney Theo Forrester), Nicola Correia-Damude (Pathologist Dr. Lucy Da Silva), and Araya Mengesha (Tech Expert Mark Yohannes).
“From the moment we began imagining this next chapter, Luke stood out as the ideal choice. He brings a sharp intelligence and emotional depth that perfectly aligns with the kind of storytelling Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is known for,” said Tassie Cameron, Executive Producer, Cameron Pictures. “His work is grounded, unpredictable, and deeply character-driven, which makes Detective Darcy an immediate and fascinating presence on our team. We’re incredibly excited to welcome him to the series.”
A renowned actor in film, television, and theatre, Kirby won a Primetime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series’ for his portrayal of Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and most recently starred opposite Jennifer Garner in the television series The Last Thing He Told Me for Apple TV+. Prior to that, Kirby was featured as the lead in Étoile for Amazon, starred in Out of My Mind for Disney+ and in the HBO series The Deuce.
“The overwhelming viewer response to Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is a testament to the amazing work and vision of our creative partners and cast,” said Kale Stockwell, Head of Original Programming, Rogers Sports & Media. “We’re excited to bring a new season of gripping stories that authentically reflect Toronto’s people and neighborhoods, set within this iconic global franchise.”
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, based on the classic series format created by Dick Wolf and developed by Rene Balcer for Universal Television, follows the Criminal Intent format the international brand is known for, showcasing original Canadian stories written, produced by and starring Canadians.
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Citytv, a subsidiary of Rogers Sports & Media. Format licensed by NBCUniversal and Wolf Entertainment. Tassie Cameron (Pretty Hard Cases, Mary Kills People, Rookie Blue) is the series showrunner and executive producer. Tassie Cameron, Erin Haskett, Amy Cameron, David Valleau, Alex Patrick, Wanda Chaffey, and Tex Antonucci serve as Executive Producers.
