Lori Loughlin will be returning to major television for the first time with a recurring role in Dick Wolf’s new police drama On Call.
The famous actress was sentenced to two months in prison in 2020 for her role in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal that involved her Desperate Housewives castmate Felicity Huffman. Ta. She has since returned to television in bit roles and guest appearances, but since she and husband Mossimo Giannulli pleaded guilty to paying bribes to get their daughters to appear on TV shows, she has not been given regular roles beyond the GAC network. This will be his first time playing a long-term character. According to the university, hollywood reporter.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Lori Loughlin attends “Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine: To Bob Saget” held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Wilshire on September 21, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Attended the Tribute. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “On Call” is a series written by Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment. The show will be released on Prime Video as an eight-episode series on January 9, 2025. Wolf’s acclaimed credits include “Law & Order,” “Chicago” and the “FBI” series.
Loughlin will co-star with Troian Bellisario of “Pretty Little Liars” and Brandon Larracuente, who starred in “The Good Doctor.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, she will also be joined by ER’s Eric La Salle and Tulsa King’s Rich Ting.
Actress Lori Loughlin leaves court after being indicted on charges including conspiracy to commit mail fraud at John Joseph Mauchly Federal Courthouse in Boston on April 3, 2019. John Joseph Mauchly (Photo) JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)
The series is described as an “adrenal-stimulating, gut-stimulating police drama” and will air in 30-minute episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Loughlin plays the role of Lt. Bishop.
Loughlin is best known for her work “Full House,” “Fuller House,” and “When the Heart Calls.” (Related: Felicity Huffman makes a comeback after college admissions scandal)
Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolfe are the co-creators of “On Call.” Universal TV and Amazon MGM Studios are producing the show in association with Wolf Entertainment.
