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\t\t\t\t Jalen Brunson<\/strong><\/a> is officially joining the cast of Law & Order: SVU<\/strong><\/a><\/em>!<\/p>\n The 30-year-old New York Knicks point guard was spotted on set of the long-running NBC series on Thursday (September 17) in New York City. <\/p>\n He, of course, joined his good friend and SVU <\/em>star\/executive producer Mariska Hargitay<\/strong><\/a>, as they filmed for an upcoming new episode!<\/p>\n Details on Jalen<\/strong>\u2018s character are currently unknown, but we do know he\u2019s set to guest star on the episode airing November 5th, according to Variety<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n During the shoot, Jalen <\/strong>and Mariska<\/strong> were seen posing for a group photo with crew members. <\/p>\n \u201cNow introducing YOUR 2026 New York Knicks starting lineup!!!\u201d Mariska<\/strong> posted on Instagram<\/a>, along with her own version of the above photo. <\/p>\n \u201cWhen the plans finally make it out of the group chat [\u2026] Jalen Brunson is officially headed to\u00a0#SVU<\/a>!\u201d the official Law & Order<\/em> Instagram account added<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jalen<\/strong>\u2018s guest star appearance on Law & Order: SVU<\/em> comes just a few months after he commented on wanting to be on the show. <\/p>\n After winning the NBA Championship back in June, the athlete was asked what was next for him, and he replied, \u201cTry to get on SVU<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n SVU<\/em> star Christopher Meloni<\/strong><\/a> reacted to Jalen<\/strong>\u2018s comment<\/a>, saying, \u201cHe can do whatever the hell he wants. He\u2019s got the force of will.\u201d<\/p>\n While on set that day, Mariska<\/strong> was seen holding one of her new Emmy awards, just days after hosting the 2026 Emmy Awards<\/em><\/a>. The week before, she won two Emmys for her documentary, My Mom Jayne<\/em>.<\/p>\n Also spotted on the Law & Order<\/em> set were cast member Kelli Giddish<\/strong><\/a> and actor Bill Heck<\/strong>, who appears to also be joining the cast next season, as well as Jalen<\/strong>\u2018s dad, Rick<\/strong>, his wife, Ali Marks Brunson<\/strong>, and their daughter, Jordyn James Brunson<\/strong>. The latter two are not pictured here.<\/p>\n Season 28 of Law & Order: SVU<\/em> is set to premiere on Thursday, October 8th at 9 pm ET\/PT on NBC.<\/p>\n Check out more photos below of Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay on set of Law & Order: SVU\u2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Posted To:Bill Heck<\/a> Candid Photos<\/a> Jalen Brunson<\/a> Kelli Giddish<\/a> Law & Order: SVU<\/a> Mariska Hargitay<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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