Thats right,Amanda Rollins is backand the former detective-turned-professor has landed an exciting new gig.
“This is a new phase for her, Giddish tellsEntertainment Weeklyahead of Thurs new episode.
I think a lot of things have changed.
Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’.Peter Kramer/NBC
Peter Kramer/NBC
But theres no need to worry, Rollinshappy endingisnt in any danger… probably.
She has that information and she’s giving it to all of the NYPD.
Get the full scoop from Giddish below.
Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish.Peter Kramer/NBC
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What made you decide to come back to the show?
What can you tease about what Rollins has been up to since getting married and leaving the department?
She’s not a professor anymore and she joined, like I said, the NYPD Intelligence Bureau.
Kelli Giddish, Ice-T, Mariska Hargitay and John Clarence Stewart on ‘Law & Order: SVU’.Peter Kramer/NBC
Their whole goal is to detect and disrupt criminal activity through the use of intelligence all throughout the world.
Like Rollin says to Benson, It’s kind of eavesdropping on the whole world.
Playing that aspect is something new for me and I think it’s perfect for Rollins.
Kell Giddish on ‘Law & Order: SVU’.Peter Kramer/NBC
We both laughed a lot and it was good to be back.
What was it like sharing those scenes again with Mariska and getting right back into that chemistry?
It is just getting right back into the chemistry every time we film.
It’s very natural and organic.
She’s a great friend of mine and its comfortable and it’s empowering.
I’m honored to play a part next to her and also honored to be her friend.
I love going back to seeIceand its like, everybody there, I have such a good relationship with.
It’s nothing but good times when I go back.
Everyone was so excited to see Rollins get a rare happily ever after.
Should we be worried that her returns are going to complicate that ending?
[Laughs]No, she is happily married.
She has a new baby, so she’s got three kids.
That’s what her number one job is now.
So it’s a little bit of a different tact you see her playing with.
So that was really interesting and different.
You’ve got a new badge and now you’re a sergeant.
Should we expect that the promotion has changed Rollins?
No, causeIstill haven’t gotten used to it.
[Laughs]I mean, oh God, can we go back?
But it is interesting that she’s now talking to the NYPD brass.
So that promotion makes sense with how much higher up she is within the police department.
And like you said, she has a new partner this time.
So what was that relationship like?
What was it like to be establishing new chemistry even though you’re back in this familiar place?
So that was pretty easy.
This also isn’t your first time back, you also showed up for season 24 and 25.
What’s the energy on set like when you pop back in?
I’m very welcomed back every single time and I’m like, Alright, alright.
It’s so nice.
And it’s a family there.
Is this the last we’ll see of you or are you open to returning again?
I’m open to returning again.
So that’s been really fun so far.
And it’s totally out of the ordinary, this episode.
So that’s been different.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
Law & Order: SVUairs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
