LaRoyce Hawkins leaves «Chicago P.D». after 13 seasons
15 october 2026 в 18:13
The series «Chicago P.D». has officially concluded the story of the character Kevin Atwater, played by LaRoyce Hawkins, following his unexpected departure. In the episode that aired on October 14, Atwater reflects on his first weeks of fatherhood and, upon returning to work, asks Voight (Jason Beghe) for a promotion. However, after a tough day at work, during which he was injured and his son Malcolm was hospitalized with an ear infection, Atwater decides to accept a job offer in Atlanta and focus on his family.
LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving «Chicago P.D». after 13 seasons as a regular cast member. This is not the first time the franchise has lost its stars: before Season 13, Toya Turner left the project after one season, and the recent departures of Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos were also noted, although they returned for a crossover with «Chicago Med» and «Chicago Fire».
On «Chicago Fire», - showrunner Andrea Newman has departed the project after more than ten years of work. She joined the series after the pilot as a co-producer, was later promoted to executive producer, and became the sole showrunner in 2023. In her statement, Newman noted that working with the cast and crew was a highlight of her career.
Executive producer of «Chicago Fire» Peter Yankowski expressed regret over Newman’s departure, stating that she has been at the heart and soul of the show from the beginning. NBC’s president of programming, Jeff Bader, had previously commented on the frequent cast changes within «One Chicago», - emphasizing that the shows continue to find success despite the departures of beloved characters.
LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving «Chicago P.D». after 13 seasons as a regular cast member. This is not the first time the franchise has lost its stars: before Season 13, Toya Turner left the project after one season, and the recent departures of Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos were also noted, although they returned for a crossover with «Chicago Med» and «Chicago Fire».
On «Chicago Fire», - showrunner Andrea Newman has departed the project after more than ten years of work. She joined the series after the pilot as a co-producer, was later promoted to executive producer, and became the sole showrunner in 2023. In her statement, Newman noted that working with the cast and crew was a highlight of her career.
Executive producer of «Chicago Fire» Peter Yankowski expressed regret over Newman’s departure, stating that she has been at the heart and soul of the show from the beginning. NBC’s president of programming, Jeff Bader, had previously commented on the frequent cast changes within «One Chicago», - emphasizing that the shows continue to find success despite the departures of beloved characters.
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