LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Five months after he turned in his "Law & Order" badge, Jesse L. Martin is returning to NBC with a role in the drama series "The Philanthropist."
After a lengthy courtship by the network, Martin is in negotiations to co-star on the midseason show opposite James Purefoy.
"Philanthropist" centers on Teddy Rist (Purefoy), a renegade billionaire who uses his wealth, connections and power to help people in need around the world. Martin would play Philip Maidstone, Teddy's business partner and lifelong friend.
Production on the series will be based in London through NBC Universal's international TV production unit, with filming set for South Africa and the Czech Republic.
After a nine-year tenure as Detective Ed Green on "L&O," Martin recently wrapped the independent features "Peter and Vandy" and "Silent Rhythm" and narrated the Marvin Gaye documentary "What's Going On." He will play Gaye in the biopic "Sexual Healing."
Martin also co-stars in NBC's upcoming holiday special "Letters to Santa -- A Muppets Christmas."
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