Jalen Brunson Appears in Law & Order: SVU Episode Forsaken

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News (1 / 1) 06.11.2026 07:16 / Torben

Knicks guard Jalen Brunson made an unexpected appearance on "Law & Order: SVU" in the episode titled "Forsaken," playing Detective Madison. The 30-year-old athlete meets Captain Olivia Benson, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, in a cafe setting and provides an important clue tied to an assault case involving a teenager at a wedding.

Family appearance and debut performance

Brunson's father, former NBA player and current Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, joins the scene for a fleeting three-second moment as he walks into the same eatery. This marks Jalen's first onscreen acting role outside of his "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig on Sept. 26.