'Chicago PD' Star LaRoyce Hawkins to Exit Series in Season 14
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- LaRoyce Hawkins, who has played Officer Kevin Atwater since the launch of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” is exiting the series during its upcoming 14th season, with his character’s departure occurring early in the season.
- Hawkins has also appeared as Atwater in crossover episodes with other “One Chicago” shows, which have all been renewed early for the 2026-2027 season, with “Chicago P.D.” entering its 14th season.
- The “One Chicago” franchise, including “Chicago Fire” (15th season) and “Chicago Med” (12th season), continues to be a ratings powerhouse for NBC, consistently delivering strong viewership and successful crossover events.
- In addition to “Chicago P.D.,” Hawkins has acted in series such as Disney+’s “Ironheart,” “Power Book IV: Force,” and “Ballers.”
- “Chicago P.D.” is produced by Universal Television and Wolf Entertainment, with executive producers including Dick Wolf and Jason Beghe; Deadline was the first to report Hawkins’ departure.
