Not too long ago, veteran actor Jesse L. Martin was turning in his badge and moving on to other things after a long stint on Law and Order. After completing three films, Martin is now looking to return to the tube to co-star in an upcoming mid-season pilot "The Philanthropist." He's now in negotiations with NBC.
According to THR, "Philanthropist" centers on Teddy Rist (James 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.