Fabien Frankel Cast as Lead in the NYPD BLUE Sequel

Fabien Frankel has been cast as the lead in the upcoming "NYPD Blue" sequel set at ABC, according to Variety. Frankel will play Theo Sipowicz in the pilot.

Theo is THE SON of Andy Sipowicz, who Dennis Franz played in the original series. Like his father he is described as a hard-drinking, hard-headed, and quick-witted cop.

The new series follows Theo as he tries to earn his detective shield and work in the 15th squad while investigating his father's murder.

Frankel joins a cast that includes Alona Tal, Bill Brochtrup, Kim Delaney. Brochtrup and Delaney will reprise their roles from the original series.

ABC gave "NYPD Blue" a pilot production commitment back in October. Original series writers and executive producers Matt Olmstead and Nick Wootton will write and executive produce the new show, with Jesse Bochco-son of "NYPD Blue" co-creator Steven Bochco-executive producing and directing. Dayna Bochco, Steven's wife, will produce.

Frankel is a recent graduate of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. He made his professional debut in the off-West End production of "The Knowledge" in 2017.

Read the original article on Variety.