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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 15

Jalen Brunson Opens 78th Emmys With Mariska Hargitay as Knicks Star Extends TV Push

Updated

Updated · The New York Times · Sep 15

Jalen Brunson Opens 78th Emmys With Mariska Hargitay as Knicks Star Extends TV Push

Q: What secret role is Jalen Brunson hiding for his highly anticipated Law & Order: SVU debut this November?

It is not publicly known. NBC and people involved with the show have said Jalen Brunson’s role in his upcoming “Law & Order: SVU” appearance is being kept under wraps. What is confirmed is that Brunson is scheduled to guest star in Season 28, Episode 5, airing Nov. 5. Multiple reports say the production has deliberately not revealed whether he will play himself, a police officer, or another fictional character tied to the case. Mariska Hargitay has strongly teased the appearance for weeks, calling it “definitely happening,” but she has not disclosed any character details. Trade reports and entertainment coverage all point to the same answer: the part is secret for now. So the “secret role” is, at this stage, simply an unrevealed one. The only verified facts are the episode timing, Brunson’s guest-star status, and that the casting extends his growing off-court TV profile after his Emmy cameo and upcoming “Saturday Night Live” hosting turn.

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 15

A prerecorded Emmys opener paired Jalen Brunson with host Mariska Hargitay, putting the Knicks guard at the center of the 78th awards show kickoff.
Hargitay’s hosting milestone drove the cameo: she became the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, while the skit played off Brunson’s Finals pressure and New York’s title run.
The segment leaned on Knicks references, including OG Anunoby’s Game 4 tip-in and Hargitay’s viral courtside reaction during the championship run that ended a 53-year title drought.
Brunson’s crossover into entertainment is widening, with Hargitay saying an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' is in the works and 'definitely happening.'
That follows a high-profile offseason after Brunson won NBA Finals MVP, with an 'SNL' hosting slot set for Sept. 26, WWE appearances and a children’s book due in November.