Overview
- Kelli Giddish, who played Amanda Rollins for 11.5 seasons, will return as a full-time cast member for the record-breaking 27th season of 'Law & Order: SVU.'
- Giddish's character transitioned from NYPD detective to Fordham University professor and later rejoined the NYPD as an intelligence sergeant during her guest appearances in Seasons 25 and 26.
- Michele Fazekas has been named the first female showrunner in the series' history, replacing David Graziano for Season 27.
- The upcoming season will also see the departures of Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, who played detectives Kate Silva and Joe Velasco, respectively.
- NBC has officially renewed 'Law & Order: SVU,' underscoring its status as the longest-running primetime live-action series in television history.