Mariska Hargitay reveals what made her consider quitting iconic ‘SVU’ role
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Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay considered leaving "Law & Order: SVU" around its 25th season, fearing the role of Olivia Benson had come to define her career too narrowly.
- Despite concerns about being typecast and feeling creatively constrained by the demanding production schedule, Hargitay stayed because she loved the role and found opportunities to diversify her work through movies, theater, and hosting.
- Hargitay praised franchise creator Dick Wolf for his visionary writing, noting that the crime show provides a calming effect by portraying justice being served, which resonates deeply with audiences.
- "Law & Order" has been highly successful, spawning seven spinoffs including "SVU," "Criminal Intent," and "Organized Crime," solidifying its cultural impact over more than two decades.
