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SVU Role Led to FBI Stardom for Peregrym
13 Mar
Summary
- An SVU episode served as an audition for her FBI role.
- Dick Wolf was impressed by her performance against Mariska Hargitay.
- Peregrym found the career opportunity very rare and unexpected.
Missy Peregrym's prominent role as Maggie Bell in "FBI" originated from a guest appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." "FBI" executive producer Dick Wolf noticed Peregrym's potential after she portrayed an investment banker in the Season 18 episode titled "Net Worth."
Wolf recalled being impressed by Peregrym's performance, especially her ability to engage in a lengthy scene with veteran actress Mariska Hargitay. This particular scene, lasting approximately three and a half minutes, was pivotal in securing her future role.
Peregrym reflected on the experience, describing it as a rare occurrence within the entertainment industry. While "Net Worth" acted as an audition for "FBI" Season 1, she had not anticipated it leading to a significant career opportunity, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the business.
