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Kelli Giddish Returns to 'Law & Order: SVU' as Amanda Rollins for Season 27

NBC confirms Giddish's full-time return as the series undergoes leadership changes and cast reshuffles ahead of its 27th season.

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It's safe to say no one is happier to have Giddish back full time than Hargitay.
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Overview

  • Kelli Giddish will reprise her role as Amanda Rollins as a full-time series regular for 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 27, marking her return after a two-and-a-half-year absence.
  • Giddish initially exited the show during Season 24 after Rollins transitioned from NYPD detective to a teaching role at Fordham University, later returning for guest appearances.
  • Rollins' character arc has evolved, with her rejoining the NYPD as an intelligence sergeant upon Captain Olivia Benson’s recommendation.
  • Michele Fazekas will take over as the first female showrunner in the show's history, replacing David Graziano for Season 27.
  • Recent cast members Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano are departing the series, continuing the show's tradition of periodic ensemble changes to maintain audience engagement.