Mariska Hargitay confirms Jalen Brunson's 'Law & Order SVU' appearance

It's official. Jalen Brunson is going to be on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," according to the show's lead actress, Mariska Hargitay.In conversation with Variety at the HBO Max Emmy Nominee Celebration, Hargitay shared that the New York Knicks star will "definitely" have a role on the hit crime drama.“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 Knicks star Jalen Brunson is getting a role in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."https://t.co/yz0p8LLEXS pic.twitter.com/5IqBIxlXQ2— Variety (@Variety) August 16, 2026Hargitay previously hinted at Brunson's possible appearance on the show when she was a guest on "Today" last week.“I’m hoping that we might —