The highly anticipated Law and Order crossover event has finally arrived, bringing together some of the most iconic characters from the franchise. The three-hour special brings together cast members from Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order, making for an epic story that spans across multiple shows.

The crossover features a star-studded cast, including Danielle Moné Truitt as Sergeant Ayanna Bell, Octavia Pisano as Detective Joe Velasco, Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins, Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Sam Waterston as District Attorney Jack McCoy, Odelya Halevi as Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun, Hugh Dancy as Executive Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price, Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon, Mehcad Brooks as Junior Detective Jalen Shaw, and Jeffrey Donovan as Senior Detective Frank Cosgrove.

According to showrunner Rick Eid, the crossover is not a handoff between shows, but rather a single story that brings all the characters together. 'Rick and Gwen did an amazing job writing a compelling script,' Eid said in an interview with TVLine. 'I can't think of a bigger and better way to launch the new season of Law & Order Thursday.'

Law and Order creator Dick Wolf also shared his thoughts on the crossover, stating that it demonstrates the power of the brand. 'Nothing demonstrates the power of the Law & Order brand more than an ambitious three-hour event with a story that is truly ripped from the headlines,' Wolf said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.

The crossover event has generated significant buzz among fans and critics alike, with many wondering if Benson and Stabler will get together (Spoiler alert: we won't give away the answer!). The special also tackles some of today's hottest topics, including the Depp-Heard trial, which is set to be explored in new set photos.

With its impressive cast and intriguing storyline, this Law and Order crossover event is sure to captivate audiences and leave them eagerly awaiting more. So grab your popcorn and get ready to experience the ultimate Law & Order mashup!

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