NBC setBrooke Shieldsto appear on the long-running series in a mysterious new recurring role, EW can confirm.
I’m excited to stir theSVUpot a bit."
Shields is already a part of the largerLaw and Ordercinematic universe.
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In 2006, she guested onCriminal Intentin the season 6 episode “Siren Call” as Kelly Sloane-Raines.
More recently, Shields appeared on shows likeScream Queens,Nightcap, andThe Middle.
Other previously announced new additions forSVUinclude Michael Chernuchin as showrunner and Philip Winchester in hisChicago Justicerole.
Season 19 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
The Hollywood Reporterwas the first to report the news.
