US EditionNBC Replaces Guest Actor on Hit Show Following Child Abuse Allegations
David Zayas replaced Timothy Busfield in Law & Order: SVU after Busfield faced child sexual abuse charges; the reshot episode airs Feb. 6, NBC confirmed.
- On Tuesday, NBC confirmed it recast Timothy Busfield's guest role on Law & Order: SVU with David Zayas, who has now shot his replacement scenes.
- Following allegations tied to The Cleaning Lady, a warrant was issued Jan. 10, and Timothy Busfield was charged with child abuse involving two minor twin actors, prompting NBC to pull the episode scheduled for Jan. 15.
- In response, studios and networks have recast or removed Busfield from projects, including the upcoming film You Deserve Each Other, amid ongoing investigations.
- On Tuesday, Timothy Busfield surrendered, faces two counts of criminal sexual contact and one of child abuse, and his wife Melissa Gilbert supports him publicly.
- Looking at casting, Zayas' prior work shows he fits a heavy-drama role in a 'Law & Order: SVU' episode recast after Timothy Busfield's charges.
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