Mariska Hargitay Says Jalen Brunson Is ‘Definitely’ Getting a Role in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’: ‘It’s Happening’

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Mariska Hargitay told Variety at the HBO Max Emmy Nominee Celebration that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is “definitely” getting a role in “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”

“It’s definitely happening,” Hargitay said. “He’s kind of magnificent that way. He is just open and ready. I don’t think there is much Jalen can’t do.”

Mariska Hargitay confirms that Jalen Brunson is getting a role in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."https://t.co/yz0p8LLEXS pic.twitter.com/07MhmFk1I6

— Variety (@Variety) August 16, 2026

When asked if she wants to help Brunson get an Emmy nomination on top of his recent NBA championship, Hargitay said. “I do! I don’t think he can handle any more awards, to be honest. Right now, I think he’s like, ‘Give me a rest.’”

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