Mariska Hargitay admits she feared being typecast as Olivia Benson
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Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay considered leaving "Law & Order: SVU" after 25 seasons, worried the role of Olivia Benson was defining her career too narrowly.
- Despite feeling creatively constrained by the show's demanding schedule, Hargitay stayed because she loved the role and found ways to pursue other projects during hiatuses.
- Hargitay praised franchise creator Dick Wolf as a visionary who understands culture deeply, noting the show's calming effect on viewers despite its crime-focused content.
- "Law & Order: SVU" became the longest-running live-action TV series in 2019, with Hargitay starring since its 1999 premiere and becoming an executive producer in 2016.
- The "Law & Order" franchise has expanded to include seven spinoffs, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural impact.
