Stephen A. Smith is ready for his close-up. The longtime ESPN commentator, who made his acting debut on a 2016 episode of General Hospital, will appear in this Thursday’s episode of Law & Order. But don’t get too excited: you may not see very much of him. Smith will appear as a “tough-love sports agent” who is “found stabbed to death.” Smith, 57, told People he’s a huge fan of the show—specifically seasons 3 through 21–and that guest starring was beyond his “wildest dreams.” Although he initially wanted to appear as a lawyer, Smith said that with the NBA playoffs approaching, he couldn’t commit to the “multitude of days” it would take to play one. But there’s no hard feelings: he says the experience still “means the world” to a super-fan like him. In fact, Smith said of his scene: “I thought I stepped it up, and I thought that that’s the best I’ve been yet.”
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