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Jesse Martin's Shocking Law & Order Casting Secret
4 Jul
Summary
- Jesse Martin secured his Law & Order role without a formal audition.
- He learned of the opening through an old friend and pursued the part directly.
- Martin felt humbled joining the show with seasoned acting powerhouses.
Jesse L. Martin shared the unusual circumstances that led to his casting on the hit show Law & Order. At age 30, Martin considered the role a significant career achievement. He learned about an opening through a friend who mentioned Benjamin Bratt's departure.
Martin then contacted his manager, who facilitated a meeting with producer Dick Wolf. Without an audition, Martin expressed his strong interest in the role, which ultimately led to his casting. He was given the part of Detective Ed Green, replacing Bratt as Detective Lennie Briscoe's partner.
Joining the series, Martin felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. He admired veteran actors like S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, and Jerry Orbach. Despite initial worries about fitting in, Martin found the cast, particularly Merkerson, very welcoming and supportive, helping him settle into his new role.
