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Margulies' 4 Words Kept SVU Star Going
23 Aug
Summary
- Mariska Hargitay almost left SVU around Season 25.
- Julianna Margulies gave Hargitay a crucial response.
- Hargitay recently debuted on Broadway and filmed a movie.
Law & Order: SVU is gearing up for its 28th season, scheduled to premiere on October 8 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Lead actress Mariska Hargitay, who has portrayed Olivia Benson for nearly three decades, recently considered leaving the show around Season 25. She shared that a brief conversation with Julianna Margulies, a former colleague from ER, provided the motivation to continue.
Hargitay received a brief but impactful four-word response from Margulies, encouraging her to remain with SVU. This encouragement comes as Hargitay has successfully balanced other ambitious projects with her demanding role. She recently completed a run on Broadway in "Every Brilliant Thing" and also filmed a movie during the production of SVU's 27th season.
The actress's commitment and ability to manage multiple projects signal a bright future for the series. Fans can anticipate new episodes of SVU, which has been a television staple since 1999. The show will be available for streaming the day after its broadcast via a Peacock subscription.
