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Nielsen Steps in for Hargitay on SVU
Source: Variety
February 1, 2006

Actress Connie Nielsen (Gladiator) has signed on to guest star on six episodes of Law & Order: SVU, temporarily replacing star Mariska Hargitay, says Variety.

Nielsen will fill the void as Hargitay takes a maternity leave of absence. Bringing in guest actors to fill in for series stars is nothing new for the "Law & Order" franchise; last year Michael Imperioli starred in four episodes of the mother "L&O" ship while Jesse L. Martin filmed Rent.

Nielsen will appear as a multilingual warrants detective who's assigned to the Special Victims Unit when Hargitay's character is put on temporary assignment.

It's unlikely Nielsen will extend her stay beyond the six episodes, given her schedule.


I loves me some Connie Nielson. Light haired Lucilla, dark haired Diane DeMonks ... Mmmm. If Benson has to like go visit some family in Europe or however they're gonna explain her absence, then Connie makes for a totally fabulous consolation prize!

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[leavethesky.livejournal.com]

YOu mean, I might actually have a reason to watch SVU again? Connie Nielsen is...gah! And, you know, she can act too. :)

Plus, I have a feeling she won't be wearing any pink.