SVU Season 27 Reunites Stars, Adds Returning Cast

Law & Order: SVU Season 27 will feature the reunion of Christopher Meloni (Elliot Stabler), Mariska Hargitay (Olivia Benson), and Dann Florek (Captain Don Cragen) for the first time since 2011, generating significant excitement among fans. The season will also see the return of Kelli Giddish (Amanda Rollins) and Dean Winters (Brian Cassidy), while Octavio Pisano (Joe Velasco) is confirmed to appear in at least the season premiere despite earlier reports of his departure. Juliana Aidén Martinez (Kate Silva) will not reprise her role in the new season. Speculation continues about a possible romantic progression between Benson and Stabler, as teased by the cast. New showrunner Michele Fazekas is expected to bring a revitalized direction after a less successful previous season. Christopher Meloni will also work on a new Hulu series, but this is not expected to impact his SVU appearances.