Christopher Meloni's highly anticipated return to the world of "Law & Order" has sparked a massive fan reaction across the internet. Now, Meloni is revealing how he felt about the positive reactions.
"It was pretty overwhelming," Meloni said during a press conference on Wednesday. Meloni made his return during an "SVU" and "Organized Crime" crossover event that aired last Thursday, People reports.
He continued on to say that his costar, Mariska Hargitay, must be used to the overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans after being in the "Law & Order" world for 20 straight years.
"I think [Hargitay] was expecting it more than I was, because I think she's been in the 'Law and Order' stew, she's been in that world continuously for the 20 years. I was not prepared. It's overwhelming and it's wonderful and it's very appreciated," he continued.
And while Meloni's "Law & Order" stint began with some nerves, he now reveals that the "pressure's off" in a way.
"This time around, I think the pressure's off," he said. "I feel less pressure than I did when Dick [Wolf] first tasked me with being Elliot Stabler. So I'm a little freer to appreciate everything. It's a nice journey."
Recently, Meloni unveiled his thoughts on returning to work with costar Hargitay as the famed detective duo.
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“It’s such a cliché ... I got on the stage of the 'SVU' set and it has changed,” Meloni said during an appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." “They have different actors and it’s not my house, it’s not my place, so I had no connection. But as soon as I got to act with Mariska, it was like yesterday.”
Meloni continued, “We know each other and mess around socially and all that, but when we got down and cameras were rolling ... it was such a seamless, effortless endeavor. It was great.”
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