Rapper and actor Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges will make his television debut as a guest-star on NBC’sLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode Venom. The show will air Tuesday, March 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Ludacris- who picked up a SAG and Critics Choice Award for Best Ensemble cast in the Oscar-nominated Crash turns in a powerful performance as Darius.
In taking a role on SVU, Luda said, “I have been a fan of Dick Wolf’s Law & Order for a long time. When I was approached to work on SVU and read the script there was no way that I could turn down this amazing opportunity. The character was so rich and the storyline so complex that I knew it was something I had to do. I am looking forward to working with the incredibly talented cast and crew at Law & Order: SVU in my continuing quest to learn and grow as an actor.
“We are thrilled to have Ludacris join us as Ice-T’s nephew for a groundbreaking episode of SVU. His talent and charisma will guarantee a memorable show,” Executive Producer Neal Baer said.
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Ludacris is currently up for one Grammy Award for Best Rap Single and will be presenting an award on the telecast with Crash co-star Matt Dillon.
Law & Order: SVU is produced by Wolf Films in association with NBC Universal Television Studio.
Source: NBC
