Mariska Hargitay has confirmed that New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star in an upcoming episode of NBC's long-running procedural Law & Order: SVU.
Emmy Event Announcement
Hargitay made the official announcement during the HBO Max Emmy Nominee Celebration while speaking to Variety. The confirmation follows Brunson's public statements in June, where the point guard expressed a direct interest in joining the series during an offseason interview.
Championship to Primetime
Brunson's transition to the screen comes shortly after leading the Knicks to an NBA championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
This casting moves Brunson from the basketball court into scripted television, realizing his stated post-season career goal of appearing on the Manhattan-set drama series.
