Kelli Giddish Returns to Law & Order: SVU

Kelli Giddish will return as a series regular in Law & Order: SVU's 27th season, reprising her role as Amanda Rollins after guest appearances in seasons 25 and 26. The series is undergoing notable cast changes, with Juliana Aidén Martinez and Octavio Pisano departing after season 26. Showrunner David Graziano will be replaced by Michele Fazekas, who becomes the first female to lead the series. The renewal coincides with ongoing network adjustments and the show's continued popularity. Crossovers, such as Tamara Tunie’s appearances as Dr. Melinda Warner, maintain the interconnectedness of the Law & Order franchise. The upcoming season highlights both continuity and transformation for the long-running procedural.