Ice-T is returning to full-time duty on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." The actor and rapper confirmed he will appear in every episode of season 28.
During an appearance on "The TMZ Podcast," Ice-T discussed his role as Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola, a character he has played since the show's second season in 2000.
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In season 27, Ice-T had a part-time role. He explained that producers needed extra budget to bring back Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins.
That decision did not bother him.
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"I understood where management was coming from," Ice-T said.
Everyone wanted Kelli to return, and the reduced schedule freed him up to earn additional income during his time off.
Now, Ice-T is back full-time for the new season.
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Fans can expect to see him alongside Mariska Hargitay and the rest of the cast every week as they take on New York City's worst criminals.
During the podcast, Ice-T also talked about his wife Coco Austin's social media activity and his new venture, OG Network.
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The full conversation is available on "The TMZ Podcast."
