When casting any show, chemistry is key.

Producers need to ensure that the actors on their show bring out the best in each other.

A screen test can make or break any casting decision.

“Law & Order: SVU” cast

“Law & Order: SVU” is no exception.

“We just had this amazing connection from the minute that we met.

“Hope springs eternal.

Dann Florek

I mean, why not?

However, to incorporate more female characters, Cragen was written off the show after three seasons.

He was replaced by S. Epatha Merkerson, who portrayed Anita Van Buren.