Celebrities Seek to Play Dead on SVU

Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, revealed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that many celebrities express a desire to guest star on the show as dead bodies, often declining more substantial roles. She recounted a recent conversation with a well-known supermodel who insisted on playing a corpse, despite the show's writers offering her a more prominent part. Seth Meyers also admitted to wanting a cameo as a dead body, sharing that he turned down an offered role because it included lines. Hargitay finds it peculiar that so many famous individuals prefer to be silent victims rather than taking on speaking roles. The show, which continues its record-breaking run into its 26th season, has seen numerous celebrity cameos over the years, including famous personalities like Ludacris and Robin Williams. Hargitay humorously noted her own desire to portray a drunk character, which the show's writers have not yet allowed her to do.