Diane Neal

I was hooked on Law & Order SVU when I saw Diane Neal as ADA Casey Novak.



I know there are plenty of Cabot's fans around the web, but the previous ADA wasn't moving me like Casey does.

And Casey couldn't drag and move fans without the fabulous actress portraying her.



ADA Novak is strong, and yet she can show her emotions without us thinking less of her.



There are a couple episodes in which she shows her incredible talent. Just to name a couple:



- 5x05 "Serendipity" : when she interrups Elliot and Olivia's interogation. Her 'by the book?" is amazing.



- 7x22 "Influence" : where she talks about her ex boyfriend, putting first a brave front before talking to Olivia. And right at the very very end, after "But nobody saved him" seems like she hesitates to look up at Olivia, afraid she might judge her?



- 6x16 "Ghost": when Alex says they should continue preparing her testimony and Casey answers that she thinks she's ready. Look at Casey's facial expression, eyes and jaw, how she takes the blow from Alex "are you?".



- 6x20 "Night": the fight scene is great and the one in the hospital is as well, especially when she asks if he raped her.



- 6x19 "Intoxicated" : when Olivia tells Casey about her abusive mother, how Casey comes from 'an other teen story' to deeply moved by Olivia's confession.



Since I saw her on SVU, I've been eager to see her in her previous roles.



In SVU, she portrayed a female rapist in 3x10, Ridicule.

Her character is just too much, you want to strangle her! She's got one hell of an attitude, and it's funny to see her opposite ADA Alex Cabot. Even funnier that she'll replace her two seasons later!



Her 'only' movie credit is in Wes Craven's Dracula (2:Ascension, and 3:Legacy).

She doesn't have much screen time but she does a lot with a rather "thin" character.

As usual with Mrs Neal, the best (but not only) way to witness her great acting talent is watching her eyes.

When she becomes a Vampire in Dracula 2, her eyes turn green, waou it's fabulous.

And what to say about her final scene in Dracula 3, when she begs her friend Luc to save her by killing her? That was really a deeply moving scene.



Her first role was in Ed, 1x15 Loyalties where she plays a singer. Doesn't last longer than a couple seconds but you won't miss the deep voice.



Oh and on a side note, Ms Neal really looks gorgious, and even more with her red hair, blond doesn't really make any sense.

Diane Neal became famous for her role as Casey Novak on Law and Order: SVU. She did a fabulous and very believable job as Casey. She really put emotion into her character. Since leaving SVU, Diane has gone to travel the world with her husband, Marcus. She is a down to earth person who is very passionate about the state of our economy. She is a funny person, unlike the serious Casey Novak. She really puts a great effort into her work as an actress, and doesn't choose to flaunt it like other people. A great actress and role model.

Diane Neal is a really good actress. I think my favorite character she has played is without a doubt Casey Novak from Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. On Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, she plays an Assisant District Attorney for the SVU squad. She does a phenominal job on the show, even if she is not the main attraction to the show, she sure does add depth to the show, which is a great factor. Casey Novak was first introduced on the show when she replace Alex Cabot on the show in the show's 5th season. She is a great actress.

I first saw Diane Neal in Law and Order: SVU as the badass ADA Casey Novak, and I loved her instantly. That deep voice, that badass attitude, that angry glare - what's not to love? She portrays Novak so well that she's made the character into her own.



What's interesting about her is that no matter how serious her alter ego is, the real Diane Neal seems to be a hilarious person and a real cut-up. You could see how much fun she has when she's with the cast and crew of the show.



And there is no denying that the camera loves her. She looks extremely gorgeous in photoshoots.



Her career had really taken off with SVU, but I do hope I get to see her more in films (doing different roles to display her versatility) and interviews. A person such as herself with a great, fun and loving character shouldn't be ignored.

I really like Diane Neal. I am addicted to Law and Order SVU. I think that she is really talented but she is not shown enough in the show. Most of the episodes focus on Benson and Stabler. I would like to find out a little more about Casey. Diane Neal is definitely one of my fav. actresses!

So, how do I start writing a review about Diane Neal as Casey Novak? Oh there are many ways. I think the first thing one has to say though, is simply...superb.



Do not get me wrong, I liked Alex Cabot as much as the next person, yet I could never relate to her. With Casey however, from the very first episode, we have seen a huanised, compassionate ADA, unafraid to show her emotions.



The ethics of Diane Neal's character can be seen inepisodes such as 'Poison' and 'Night', as well as her unwillingness to back down from the truth, as evidenced by her refusal to be indimidated by the corrupt judge.



All in all, a wonderful addition to the SVU cast, especially as time goes on and she becomes more confident in her abilities.



Congratulations should go to Diane for making this character as sympathetic and vulnerable, yet strong as I have found her to come across.

Sorry, those of you who miss Stephanie March. But Diane Neal has brought a new level to the ADA's role on SVU that Alex Cabot could never bring. Alex was far too aloof, too cold-hearted, too distant. She didn't care. Casey cares! It was apparent from that first episode when she told Arthur Branch that she wanted to quit SVU that Diane was going to raise the bar for this show higher than it has ever been raised before. It's hard to believe Diane is four months shy of her 29th birthday. Her potential is limitless, and I see her having a star on the Walk of Fame very soon.