Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is gearing up for its historic 27th season, but not without some major cast changes and behind-the-scenes shifts. Mariska Hargitay returns as Captain Olivia Benson, continuing her record-breaking run at the helm of the SVU squad. Ice-T is also back as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, along with Peter Scanavino reprising his role as Assistant District Attorney Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr. and Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno.
However, fans will notice the departure of Octavio Pisano (Detective Joe Velasco) and Juliana Aidén Martinez (Detective Kate Silva), both exiting after Season 26. The series will also welcome its first-ever female showrunner, Michele Fazekas, who takes over following David Graziano’s exit after three seasons.
Recurring favorites like Kelli Giddish (Sergeant Amanda Rollins) and Aimé Donna Kelly (Captain Renee Curry) have made appearances in recent seasons, but their ongoing involvement remains to be seen As SVU continues to draw millions of viewers and break records, all eyes are on how the new cast dynamics and leadership will shape the next chapter of this iconic crime drama.
