What is Kelli Giddish's reaction to returning as Amanda Rollins on SVU?

Kelli Giddish is "so thrilled to be back" as Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

How has the new SVU showrunner, Michele Fazekas, impacted Rollins' character?

Fazekas has a "huge appreciation" for Rollins and is allowing the character to show how much she has grown and changed.

What can viewers expect from the Rollins and Benson relationship in SVU's 27th season?

Giddish teases that there is "so much more that we can explore" with the Rollins and Benson relationship, and that it's the "perfect time" for the audience to see it continue to grow.

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Rollins' Triumphant Return to SVU: Kelli Giddish Spills the Beans

17 Oct

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Summary

Kelli Giddish "thrilled" to be back as Amanda Rollins on SVU
New showrunner Michele Fazekas has "huge appreciation" for Rollins
Rollins and Benson's relationship continues to grow in season 27

Rollins' Triumphant Return to SVU: Kelli Giddish Spills the Beans

In the lead-up to the premiere of the 27th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, actress Kelli Giddish, who plays the character of Amanda Rollins, is thrilled to be back on the show. Giddish recently spoke to Us Weekly about her character's highly anticipated return, praising the new showrunner, Michele Fazekas, for her "huge appreciation" of Rollins and her desire to allow the character to grow and change.

Giddish noted that with Fazekas at the helm, it's the "perfect time" for the audience to see the relationship between Rollins and Olivia Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay) continue to develop. The actress shared that the cast and crew are all excited to be back, with the crew members expressing their joy at Rollins' return.

Looking ahead, Giddish teased that there will be a "super strong partnership" between Rollins and the new character of Captain Renee Curry, played by Aimé Donna Kelly. The actress also hinted at more moments between Rollins and Carisi, played by Peter Scanavino, saying the two have great chemistry both on and off screen.