Cameron Interview On Playing Gwen Sharpe In Season 28
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Key Points:
- J. Smith-Cameron, known for roles in "Succession" and "Rectify," returns to "Law & Order: SVU" in Season 28 as jury consultant Gwen Sharpe, a character designed to be a peer and confidant to Mariska Hargitay's Capt. Olivia Benson.
- Smith-Cameron previously appeared in Season 13 as a rape victim's mother but had limited memory of that role due to the time elapsed since 2011.
- Gwen Sharpe's character shares a unique chemistry with Benson, serving as a mentor-like figure who operates outside direct law enforcement but is involved in related work, possibly connected to the Innocence Project.
- The role is expected to span at least three episodes, with potential for more, as Gwen's storyline explores themes of justice, professional weariness, and the personal toll of the legal system.
- Smith-Cameron expressed enthusiasm about working with Mariska Hargitay again and highlighted the depth and complexity of Gwen's character in relation to Benson's long career and emotional challenges.
