Actress Juliana Aidén Martinez, known for her role as Detective Kate Silva on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has joined the cast of CBS’s FBI as a series regular for its upcoming eighth season. Her character’s details are currently under wraps, but she is expected to partner with Special Agent Stuart Scola (John Boyd), who has been without a permanent partner since the departure of Tiffany Wallace in Season 7. Martinez’s addition brings fresh intrigue to the crime procedural’s expanding universe.

Martinez’s casting marks her second appearance in a Dick Wolf production. She joined SVU in Season 26 as Detective Kate Silva, a transfer from Brooklyn’s homicide division. Her tenure on SVU was brief, with both Martinez and co-star Octavio Pisano exiting the series after Season 26. With FBI and SVU both produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, the shared universe raises speculation about potential crossovers in the future.

FBI Season 8 is set to premiere on October 13, 2025, at 9/8c on CBS. Fans can look forward to seeing Martinez’s new role and how her character integrates into the team dynamic.