Overview
- In a TMZ interview published Nov. 24, the longtime star said producers told him he would "come in and out" this year due to costs tied to Kelli Giddish’s full-time return.
- He has appeared in 4 of the 8 episodes aired so far, while Giddish has been in 6, according to Deadline and Entertainment Weekly.
- Deadline reports Wolf Entertainment and Universal TV have lowered "minimum guarantees" across their franchises, reducing how many episodes some regulars must appear in.
- Ice-T emphasized he is not exiting and expects to be "sprinkled" through the rest of Season 27 as he hopes to continue into a potential Season 28.
- Season 27 also followed a broader reshuffle, with Juliana Aidén Martinez and Octavio Pisano leaving, Aimé Donna Kelly promoted, and Noma Dumezweni joining in a recurring role.