LaRoyce Hawkins Exits Chicago P.D. in Season 14
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- LaRoyce Hawkins will exit 'Chicago P.D.' during the upcoming Season 14, with sources telling Variety the departure is slated for the early part of the season and exit details are being kept under wraps.
- Hawkins has played Officer Kevin Atwater since the Dick Wolf drama launched and has also portrayed the character in crossovers with NBC's other 'One Chicago' shows.
- Hawkins' additional credits include Marvel/Disney+'s 'Ironheart,' Starz's 'Power Book IV: Force,' and HBO's 'Ballers,' per Variety.
- NBC handed early renewals to all three 'One Chicago' shows, bringing 'Chicago Fire' to Season 15, 'Chicago P.D.' to Season 14, and 'Chicago Med' to Season 12 — with all three set to return Oct. 7 for the 2026-2027 broadcast season.
- The 'One Chicago' franchise continues to anchor NBC's Wednesday primetime lineup, airing back-to-back; a March 4 crossover event pushed all three shows to season highs in total viewers.
- Deadline first reported Hawkins' exit, with both outlets confirming the Season 14 timeline for his character's departure.
Why it matters: Hawkins' exit removes one of 'Chicago P.D.'s' original cast members from a franchise NBC just locked in through next season, as the network doubles down on the Wednesday 'One Chicago' block that still delivers its strongest ratings.
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