Former ER Star Mekhi Phifer to Make Guest Appearance on Law & Order

Actor Mekhi Phifer is set to appear in a guest role on a Season 24 episode of the long-running legal drama ‘Law & Order,’ according to confirmation from TVLine. Phifer, known for his role as Dr. Pratt on ‘ER,’ will reunite with his former co-star Maura Tierney, who now portrays Lieutenant Jessica Brady on ‘Law & Order.’ The casting news was first reported by the entertainment website GiveMeMyRemote.

The connections between ‘ER’ and ‘Law & Order’ extend beyond Phifer and Tierney. A photo shared by a ‘Law & Order’ star on social media showed Phifer alongside various ‘ER’ alumni, including Eriq La Salle, who played Dr. Peter Benton, and Michael Beach, known for his role as Al Boulet. La Salle has directed several episodes within the ‘Law & Orderverse’ and the ‘#OneChicago’ franchise, while Beach portrays the recurring character of lawyer Brian Harris on ‘Law & Order.’

Mekhi Phifer’s television work extends beyond ‘ER,’ having appeared in series such as ‘Lie to Me,’ ‘Torchwood,’ ‘House of Lies,’ ‘Frequency,’ ‘Love, Victor,’ as well as the A&E remake of ‘Roots,’ ‘The Bobby Brown Story,’ and ‘Truth Be Told.’ His film credits include notable appearances in ‘8 Mile,’ ‘Honey,’ and ‘Dawn of the Dead.’

The fall finale of ‘Law & Order’ is scheduled to air on Thursday at 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT on NBC, generating anticipation among fans eager to see Phifer return to the television screen. The upcoming episode promises to blend legal drama with the star power of its guest actors.