Law & Order: SVU Star Octavio Pisano’s Fate on the Series Revealed

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Detective Joe Velasco isn’t gone for good.

Actor Octavio Pisano is set to reappear in the premiere of season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” according to TopMob News. Since joining the show as a main cast member back in 2021 during season 23, Pisano has been a key player on the long-running NBC crime drama. It’s reported that his character’s storyline will conclude when the new season starts airing later this year.

In a behind-the-scenes video posted on Instagram on July 24, Mariska Hargitay, of SVU, appears to have hinted at Pisano’s return for the upcoming season, based on her remarks in the clip.

Check it out, everyone! I’m making a comeback,” the Emmy-winning actress, famously known for her role as crime-fighting hero Captain Olivia Benson, announced in a social media post. The short clip showed Pisano in the backdrop of the fictional police department. “Today’s my first day back. Get ready, SVU, we have rehearsals coming up!

As a lifestyle expert, I’m excited to share the news that after a two-month absence, Pisano is back! You might recall the surprise we all felt when both he and his costar Juliana Aidén Martinez, who portrayed Detective Kate Silva, stepped down from their series regular roles in May on Dick Wolf’s procedural. But don’t worry, Martinez isn’t leaving the Dick Wolf TV universe! Instead, she’s moving over to FBI for season eight.

Pisano won’t be the only familiar face returning for season 27. 

In May, TopMob News confirmed that Kelli Giddish, who announced her departure from the series in 2022, is set to return to the NYC police team this autumn, resuming her role as Detective Amanda Rollins.

As for Hargitay’s SVU future?

The star isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to Olivia Benson just yet.

According to Hargitay, who’s been a part of the show since 1999, he has pondered over that particular topic. However, as of now, it hasn’t occurred yet. He’s only considered it for much later down the line. But rest assured, he remains open to the idea.

However, the 60-year-old knows she’ll stay just as busy after she gives up her character’s badge.

She pointed out that she is a person who is always busy, juggling multiple tasks. She goes with the flow and has faith that her path will lead her where she needs to be. Currently, she feels fully involved and content at SVU, and there are certainly goals she wants to reach and challenges she wants to take on.

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