Stephen A. Smith Takes on Law & Order Role

Stephen A. Smith to Make Law & Order Debut — as a Murder Victim

Sports commentator and media personality Stephen A. Smith is stepping out of the studio and into the spotlight of a different kind—on the set of NBC’s iconic crime drama Law & Order. In a surprising twist, Smith will appear as a murder victim in an upcoming episode, fulfilling what he calls a “lifelong dream.”

While most fans are used to seeing Smith passionately debate the hottest topics in sports, they’ll now see him in a very different role—lifeless, as the body at the center of a criminal investigation. The opportunity came through an unexpected encounter with writer and producer Pam Wechsler in Los Angeles. “She walked right up to me and she said, ‘Would you be interested in doing this?’ I said, ‘Law & Order? The Law & Order? Of course!’” Smith recalled with enthusiasm.

Though his character doesn’t have any lines in this episode, Smith has bigger ambitions. “I want to come back as a lawyer in the courtroom,” he said, hinting at a potential future role on the show. For now, he channels his real-life experience dealing with sports agents to play one convincingly in this episode—albeit a deceased one.

Known for his high-energy commentary and signature delivery, Smith’s appearance is sure to draw attention from both Law & Order fans and sports media followers alike. Whether it’s on ESPN or in a TV courtroom, Stephen A. Smith continues to prove there’s no stage too big—or too unexpected—for him.