Schindel has signed on to come aboard as an executive producer and showrunner on the new version of the classic cop series for ABC from Wolf Films and Universal Television. [...] former "Law & Order" showrunner Michael Chernuchin is returning to Wolf's veteran NBC drama series to replace Schindel at the reins of the show. The show has been an enduring ratings and critical success and has spawned one of the most successful TV franchises, with three series currently on NBC.

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