Being a long-running series is a challenging task! Chicago P.D. has seen that, too, with the exit of Detective Hailey Upton. After Upton left the city in Chicago P.D. Season 11, fans wondered who would replace her. But don’t fret! That’s because Chicago P.D. Season 12 is all set to promote a new detective to fill the shoes of Upton. The showrunner has already shared that a handful of stars can get a chance to advance their careers. So, let’s see who that person will be.
Created by Matt Olmstead and Dick Wolf, Chicago P.D. focuses on the fictional 21 District. It delves into the lives of the elite Intelligence Unit, led by Detective Sergeant Hank Voight. The series has run through eleven seasons. The recent season saw the engagement of Adam Ruzek and Kim Burgess. Well, the pair reunited for the third time in their years-long romance. But will the couple stay together? Besides them, the series also has to answer the question: Who will get promoted and join the department after many officers leave the unit?
Who Will Replace Hailey Upton In Chicago P.D. Season 12?
After Tracy Spiridakos’ Detective Hailey Upton left the series, fans wondered who would fill the shoes of the actress. However, the production committee and even the showrunner remain mum about this announcement until this week. Showrunner Gwen Sigan recently hinted that someone will get a promotion in Chicago P.D. Season 12. Sigan told TV Insider that someone who wanted this for a while would be promoted. The showrunner shared that they had talked about this in the writers’ room.
The creative team discussed the storyline and how everything could be played off and they could make it interesting. Sigan said they did want to make it look like the person was desperate for this position and had been working on it. The co-showrunner added that they wanted to show the real promotion process in Chicago and how it was hard to become a detective. Sigan continued that they wanted to see a storyline where the person would be happy to receive a promotion.
In another interview, Gwen Sigan revealed that ASA Nina Chapman (played by Sara Bues) will replace Upton. Sigan shared that Chapman will be a genuine peer, and her chemistry with Jason Beghe’s Hank will be one of the best things. He’s not her boss, so things will be different. He has remained honest with her, and they have a nice chemistry. So, promoting Chapman can play a huge role in this storyline.
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Who Else Will Join Chicago P.D. Season 12?
It’s safe to say that Jason Beghe will return as Sergeant Henry “Hank” Voight. The narration shifts, suggesting Hank will find a romantic partner in Chicago P.D. Season 12. Besides him, Patrick John Flueger will join as Officer Adam Ruzek, Marina Squerciati as Officer Kim Burgess, and LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater. The other cast members include Amy Morton as Sergeant Trudy Platt, Chris Agos as ASA Steve Kot, Melissa Carlson as Meredith Olinsky, and Sara Bues as ASA Nina Chapman.
Toya Turner will also join the series Officer Kiana Cook. Kiana loves the adrenaline of the job and doesn’t shy away in the face of chaos. In addition to her, Animal Kingdom alum Shawn Hatosy will join the series as Deputy Chief Charlie Reid. He will find similarities with Voight and have the same philosophy as a police officer. Sigan further said that Reid and Voight will have an interesting relationship that will evolve in Chicago P.D. Season 12.
Will Chicago P.D. Season 12 Feature Burzek’s Wedding?
The couple got engaged in season 11, and showrunner Gwen Sigan is ready to explore the next step in Burgess and Ruzek’s relationship. The showrunner is very excited to explore the wedding angle. She told TVLine that there’s definitely a possibility of exploring a wedding next year. Gwen revealed that things will shift between the two. The couple will start to see things in different ways. Kevin Atwater also told US Weekly that he considers Burgess and Ruzek to get married. It will be interesting to see the couple together after breaking up for the third time.
While the couple is ready to say ‘I do,’ the EP shared that Burgess and Ruzek will properly discuss their wedding. Interestingly, Makayla might influence their wedding. She will be excited to see her parents getting married. Gwen shared that Makayla might also play a part in this wedding. As for the couple, they will have all the talking process and how things will move in their lives. They have already seen a lot, and this time, the narration is shifting things to the romantic angle.
However, the couple will deal with the difference in perspective. While Burgess will focus on an intimate wedding, Ruzek will focus on the other side of the coin. He has a big family and friends who will play a part in the upcoming wedding. He would love to invite them, while Burgess might focus on an intimate wedding. So, the couple might focus on a middle ground. Now, how things will move remains to be seen.
What Will Happen In Chicago P.D. Season 12?
Season 11 brought many challenges to Detective Hank Voight’s life. Even in the previous season’s finale, a serial killer, Frank Matson (Dennis Flanagan), held him captive. Keeping with tradition, the serial killer asked Voight to call someone he loved so the person could come and save him. However, Voight didn’t take the bait, as he knew how things would move. So, he decided not to call Upton, as she was like his daughter.
But surprisingly, Upton did come to save the detective’s life. This led to a fight between Upton and the serial killer. However, things worked in Voight’s favor, and he paired up with Upton to kill the serial killer. In the end, Voight was rescued, and things ended on a positive note. Now, Chicago P.D. Season 12 will see high-octane cases. The team will be surprised with new cases a month after the detective dodged the close call. They will witness a high-stakes drug bust case.
Chicago P.D. Season 12 Release Date
The show is all set to return, and fans don’t have to wait long to see their favorite characters back on screen. NBC already confirmed that Chicago P.D. Season 12 will be released on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The series will air at 10 p.m. ET. The show will follow a weekly release pattern, airing all-new episodes every Wednesday night on NBC. So, don’t miss it. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for all such updates.
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