Law & Order: SVU might be going into its 28th season this fall on the 2026 TV schedule, but it's still keeping fans on the edge of their seats. While it’s unknown how much longer the Dick Wolf franchise will run, it seems like the writers are always looking for fresh ideas. This includes adding some new characters to the show, and I love the executive producer’s take on what the latest addition means for Benson.
Succession’s J. Smith-Cameron is set to recur on SVU as jury consultant Gwen Sharpe, per TVLine. Fans will meet Gwen in the season premiere that will air on Thursday, October 8. While Gwen was initially going to be someone who would cross paths with Mariska Hargitay’s beloved Captain while a jury was being seated and offer her some advice, showrunner Michele Fazekas told the outlet that she saw it as an opportunity to go in a different direction. Gwen is now going to be Benson’s peer, and it’s something that’s been a long time coming:
