{
  "id": 3797591,
  "title": "Law & Order: SVU Casts Succession's J. Smith-Cameron As A New Peer For Benson — Get Season 28 Scoop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/law-order-svu-casts-successions-j-smith-cameron-as-a-new-peer-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2245747/law-and-order-svu-season-28-cast-j-smith-cameron-olivia-benson-new-peer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Law & Order: SVU is adding a new member to the cast in Season 28. J. Smith-Cameron, known for her role in the HBO drama Succession, will join the long-running procedural as Gwen Sharpe, a jury consultant. She will make her debut during the October 8 premiere of the show. Initially, Gwen was meant to be a one-time character who offered advice to Benson during jury selection. However, showrunner Michele Fazekas decided to give Olivia Benson a new peer rather than a subordinate. This change allows Benson to have a sounding board for her thoughts and feelings, which she seldom has due to her position as the boss. Gwen will provide Benson with a different perspective and experience, as she has been in the field for a long time. The extent of Smith-Cameron's appearances remains to be seen, but Fazekas expects her to have at least three appearances or more during the season.",
  "summary": "Law & Order: SVU is giving Olivia Benson someone new to lean on in Season 28 - in the form of two-time Emmy nominee J. Smith-Cameron.",
  "key_points": [
    "J. Smith-Cameron joins Law & Order: SVU Season 28 as Gwen Sharpe.",
    "Gwen Sharpe is a jury consultant in the procedural drama.",
    "Smith-Cameron to have at least three appearances in the season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}