Kelli Giddish Returns to SVU with New Role and Perspective

Actress Kelli Giddish, who played Detective Amanda Rollins in Law & Order: SVU, is back on the show. She left in December 2022 but has since returned in a new role. Rollins is now a sergeant in the NYPD's intelligence division. This new job lets her use her skills differently than before. She's excited to work with her old colleagues and tackle new cases. One upcoming episode involves crime tourists, which is a real-life phenomenon.Rollins' curiosity and instincts are still key to her character, but she's more mature now. Her new approach is different from her old partner, Captain Olivia Benson. They don't always see eye to eye, which makes their dynamic interesting. Giddish enjoys working with the crew and appreciates the show's producers for inviting her back. She's filmed a few episodes and is open to more if the storyline allows.