Law & Order: SVU's' Ryan Buggle Details Sleepovers With Mariska Hargitay’s Kids!🚀 Read more in the comments👇👇
2024/02/02

Buggle, who joined the show in 2017 and only recently turned 13, described rather idyllic conditions on set, where he's been able to form a close bond with his cast mates in an inspiring environment as he learns from some of the best in the showbiz.

Chris Meloni earned an honorable shoutout as well for "being the funniest and sweetest," making Buggle laugh through some of the series' most difficult scenes, "We'll be filming, and Chris will just be doing splits out of nowhere," he giggled. 

Expressing excitement at the idea of being able to "bring something new to the stage" during a live show and performing "like your first night [every night]," he also shared an immeasurable amount of gratitude for his experience with scripted entertainment, like his role on the beloved crime procedural, explaining it taught him how to hone his skills and adding that acting alongside award-winning talent has gotten easier over time.

Related: Ice-T Responds to Claims That He's Feuding With 'Law & Order' CastmateBut it wouldn't be possible without the direction from his famed co-stars, who make themselves available to guide the actor through challenges and help steer him towards further growth.

"Mariska has given me some really good advice; she always says, 'always act because you love it and don't be fake with it–just pretend like it's your real life, that [whoever you're portraying] is yourself.'"

Virginia Sherwood/NBCThe 'real life' role he plays is also an important one.

Reflecting on the history he's made portraying the youngest LGBTQIA+ character inLaw & Order history, he was adamant that no one should be afraid to be themselves, and that's why he believes Noah wasn't scared to tell his mom he's bi, "but he was nervous [to admit to] the bullying." 

The young star piggybacked off that with a few wise words of advice for fellow teens struggling with bullies or exploring their sexuality, which included finding a trusted adult to confide in and talk the situation through and "always being true to yourself."

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