Kelli Giddish discussed her return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and stepping back into the role of Amanda Rollins. The actress reflected on reuniting with Mariska Hargitay and the rest of the cast. She said the on-screen homecoming mirrored her real-life experience of returning to a familiar set and close-knit team.
Kelli Giddish on Rollins rejoining Olivia’s unit in Law & Order: SVU Season 27
Kelli Giddish returns as Sergeant Amanda Rollins in Law & Order: SVU Season 27, rejoining Captain Olivia Benson’s unit.
In this week’s episode, Rollins meets her former boss and reveals that Chief Tynan’s overhaul of the Intelligence Bureau pushed her to seek change. Benson reminds her that there’s always a place for her at SVU. By the episode’s end, Rollins accepts the offer and says, “See you in the morning, boss.”
Giddish explained that the reunion mirrored her real-life experience rejoining the cast. “I loved how easy the scene was, because that’s kind of how easy it was in real life,” she told TVLine. Having welcomed her third child, Oldie, in 2023, Giddish added that she now has time to “go back and have fun with my other family, too, on set.” The actress noted, “I have laughed so hard in the last couple of months, just reminded of…the kinship that I feel for everyone there”
The actress also emphasized the importance of Rollins’ bond with Benson and other women in the squad. “The Benson-and-Rollins relationship is so important to me and Mariska, personally, but also to the fans,” Giddish said. She highlighted her scenes with Mariska Hargitay and Aimé Donna Kelly, describing them as “three strong women” working together under showrunner Michele Fazekas’ direction.
As the season progresses, Rollins will serve as Benson’s trusted ally once again. “She’s taken it on as her job, to be Benson’s eyes on that, and she takes that very seriously,” Giddish explained, referencing her character’s watchful stance toward new detective Jake Griffin.
Giddish described Rollins’ approach to work simply, saying, “She probably thinks of it like I do: ‘Well, it’s working right now. Let’s do it.’ She’s kind of a day-at-a-time.”
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
