Kelli Giddish is returning to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, reprising her role as Detective Amanda Rollins in Season 27, NBC announced on Thursday. The actress left the show nearly three years ago after playing the character for 14 seasons.
Rollins’ Departure and Return
- Rollins left the NYPD in Season 24 to take a teaching job at Fordham University.
- Giddish expressed her gratitude for playing Rollins during an interview with Variety last year, stating, "Playing Rollins was one of my greatest joys and privileges. I was grateful for the opportunity to play such a complex character for so long."
Background on Giddish’s Career
- Giddish’s departure from Law & Order: SVU came after she signed a new deal with Peacock, allowing her to pursue other projects while remaining available to rejoin SVU if needed.
- She had been part of NBCUniversal’s overall deal since 2016 and had appeared on several shows within the company during that time.
Fan Anticipation
Giddish’s return is expected to be met with excitement from fans of the series, who have been eagerly awaiting news of her potential return since she left nearly three years ago. The show has continued without her presence but will now welcome back one of its most beloved characters.
Current Season Details
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is currently filming its 27th season under new leadership following Mariska Hargitay’s ascension as showrunner earlier this year. The series has undergone significant changes behind-the-scenes but remains one of television’s longest-running dramas.
Cast for Season 27
In addition to Giddish, the following cast members are also set to appear in Season 27:
- Kelli Williams as ADA Kate Dixon
- Jamie Gray Hyder as Officer Katriona Tamin
- Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson
- Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
- Peter Scanavino as Detective Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr.
- Demore Barnes as ADA Michael Cutter
- Octavio Pisano as Officer Christian Garland
- Minae Noji as Dr. Maureen Lansing
- Adriana DeMeo as Dr. Stephanie Mills
- Phumzile Sitole as C/O Jesse Navarro
- Molly Burnett as Detective Dani Beck
- Melissa Barrera as Detective Jaden Townsend
- Leighton Meester as A.D.A. Samantha Maroun
With Giddish’s return, fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead.
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