Lori Loughlin and Eriq LaSalle Reunite for Prime Video’s "On Call"
A New Chapter for Familiar Faces
In a compelling return to television, stars Lori Loughlin and Eriq LaSalle are reuniting for Prime Video’s new police procedural drama, On Call. This marks a significant step both professionally and personally for the actors, who are stepping into new territory while navigating evolving perceptions in the industry.
The series, created by Elliot Wolf and Tim Walsh, sees LaSalle taking both the directorial and executive producer reins alongside his acting role as Sergeant Lasman. For Loughlin, this marks a comeback of sorts, starring as the brusque Lieutenant Bishop in a recurring role after her highly publicized involvement in the college admissions scandal.
Breaking Free From Iconic Roles
Both Loughlin and LaSalle are known for iconic roles that have defined their careers: Loughlin as Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis on Full House and its sequel Fuller House, and LaSalle as Dr. Peter Benton on the legendary medical drama E.R. Both acknowledge the challenge of being typecast but embrace the opportunity to showcase their versatility.
"It’s the blessing and the curse, right?", Loughlin shares, "As an actor, especially when our careers were starting out, to get on a hit TV show was a dream come true. And then, you get stuck playing that one character. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Now, I’m finally able to play something that’s very different."
LaSalle echoes this sentiment, emphasizing his passion for directing and producing projects that allow actors to break free from genre expectations. "I love being in business with people who have something to prove," he says. "They show up
