Jennifer Love Hewitt to Replace Mariska Hargitay on SVU?

Entertainment May 16, 2011 AT 1:24PM By UsWeekly Staff

Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Is Jennifer Love Hewitt headed to Law & Order: SVU?

PHOTOS: Jennifer and other stars who were bullied for their weight

Sources tell Deadline that the 32-year-old actress is in talks to play the show's female lead in its upcoming 13th season.

PHOTOS: Mariska and other new moms

Mariska Hargitay, 47, is signed on for the upcoming season, although Christopher Meloni, 50, has yet to strike a deal with NBC.

PHOTOS: Hot Hollywood bodies

According to the site, Hargitay's character, Detective Olivia Benson, will continue to solve sex crimes for the first 13 episodes. Then her character will be promoted to a higher position and a new detective, presumably played by Hewitt, would take her place. Hewitt was a guest star on the show in fall 2010.

Tell Us: Do you want Jennifer Love Hewitt to join SVU?

How we use your email

We may use your e-mail address to send you the newsletter and offers that may interest you, on behalf of Us Weekly and its partners. For more information please read our Privacy Policy.