Stephanie March Says 'Yes!', She'd Love to Reprise Her Law & Order: SVU Role as Alex Cabot (Exclusive)

The actress played the beloved ADA beginning in 2000 on the second season of the long-running NBC series

Stephanie March attends the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" 25th Anniversary Celebration at Edge at Hudson Yards on January 16, 2024 in New York City.
Stephanie March attends the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' 25th Anniversary Celebration at Edge at Hudson Yards on January 16, 2024 in New York City. Photo:

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Assistant District Attorney Alex Cabot is ready for her close up, your honor.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit's Stephanie March spoke to PEOPLE at the show’s 25th anniversary celebration in New York City on Tuesday night, and she says she’d love to portray the beloved ADA once again.

“I mean, I wouldn’t say no to the opportunity and cash prizes! Yes!” March said when asked if she’d ever return to the series helmed by Mariska Hargitay.

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- "Sunk Cost Fallacy" Episode 1919 -- Pictured: Stephanie March as Alexandra Cabot
Stephanie March as Alex Cabot in season 19, her most recent appearance on 'SVU'.

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The actress played ADA Alex Cabot beginning in 2000 on the second season of the long-running NBC series, where she remained for the next three years.

She’s continued to return for guest appearances in numerous subsequent seasons — though fans haven’t seen her since season 19 of the drama in 2018

While speaking to PEOPLE at the celebration, March was dressed in a dazzling royal blue suit — a look she called: “Alex Cabot, dialed up!” 

Stephanie March attends the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" 25th Anniversary Celebration on January 16, 2024 in New York City
Stephanie March attends the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' 25th Anniversary Celebration on January 16, 2024 in New York City.

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March added that her favorite part of being involved with such an institution of a show were the celebratory moments, just like that very night. 

“I just passed Dann [Florek] and I haven't seen him in a couple of years, so I'm very excited about that. And Ice and Coco? It's a good reunion,” she said. 

Florek portrayed SVU captain Donald Cragen for the first 15 seasons of the show before his character retired, handing the reigns over to Olivia Benson (Hargitay). And, much like March, Ice-T has been playing Fin Tutuola since joining SVU for season 2 in 2000.

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- Season 3 -- Pictured: (l-r) Stephanie March as A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot, Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch, Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen, Ice-T as Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola
The cast of 'Law & Order: SVU' in season 3, including Stephanie March as A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot, Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch, Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen, Ice-T as Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola.

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For the show's lasting success and impact, March ultimately credits the true-crime nature and people like Hargitay who work so hard to bring survivors' stories to life.

“Unfortunately, [the show] is ripped from the headlines. So I do think that people can identify with a lot of what is on the show in terms of content,” says March. “And I have to say, I think the principal actors are terrific, and I have so much admiration and love for them.” 

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

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