So the
Herald Sun in Australia has an interview with Vincent D'Onofrio and he says he will not be on the show for very much longer because he wants to direct and does not like being a star. Maybe this is old news, but I don't watch the show, so it is new to me. All I know about D'Onofrio are the rumors that I have read in the papers. So it will be interesting to see what type of director he will be? This is what he had to say about his departure, "I'm at the age where I'm having a pretty good time in life and I want to do some directing now, stay away from acting just a little while," D'Onofrio explains. "I haven't sorted the actual departure date out yet, but I won't be there (
Criminal Intent) much longer. You see, I've never seen myself as a leading man. I want to be a character actor. I don't care if a script is for a five-minute role or a major role, I want to approach things simply. If I like the role, I'll play it."
UPDATE:
Michael Ausiello published this quote from his rep,
"I am not leaving Law & Order: Criminal Intent and have every intention of fulfilling my contractual obligations on the show. I still find playing the role of Robert Goren interesting and enjoy working with the writers, cast and crew of Criminal Intent." Ausiello also added that he doubts CI will be picked up for another season. Personally I think he just spoke too early and NBC doesn't want to ruin the May sweeps cliffhanger where his character is shot and killed?
