TMDb/Law dis-Order TV Jill Hennessy reveals Law & Order was nearly canceled before she joined. Her casting was part of a push to add women, saving the iconic series. April 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - Law & Order faced the threat of cancellation before actress Jill Hennessy joined the cast in its fourth season, she revealed in a recent interview. Hennessy, who portrayed Assistant District Attorney Claire Kincaid, spoke about the uncertain future of the long-running legal drama during Yahoo's Unapologetically series earlier this month.