Chicago P.D.'s LaRoyce Hawkins Leaving Show After 13 Seasons
LaRoyce Hawkins will leave the series in Season 14 after playing Officer Kevin Atwater since the NBC drama launched, sources said.
- After 13 seasons, original cast member LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving Chicago P.D. The actor has portrayed Officer Kevin Atwater since the NBC police procedural's 2014 debut.
- Following recent exits by Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos, Hawkins' decision continues a trend of departures for the One Chicago franchise. Cast changes have become commonplace for the long-running series.
- Atwater will remain for the first few episodes of season 14, allowing the production to wrap up his storyline before he officially departs. Exact details surrounding the exit remain under wraps.
- A representative for Wolf Entertainment declined to comment on specific exit details as NBC has not announced how the storyline will conclude. Hawkins transitions to projects including Ironheart and Power Book IV: Force.
- Chicago P.D. will return for its 14th season on October 7, 2026, as part of NBC's fall lineup. Despite the cast change, the network remains committed to the One Chicago franchise, having renewed all three series this year.
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After 13 seasons, it's time to say "bye" to Officer Kevin Atwater.
LaRoyce Hawkins to exit 'Chicago P.D.' in Season 14 after more than a decade as Kevin Atwater
LaRoyce Hawkins, a cherished member of the 'Chicago P.D.' family for over ten years, is poised to leave the series in its 14th season. The conclusion of his character Kevin Atwater’s arc will occur early in the season, following a brief appearance. Recent plot twists, including a budding romance and unexpected pregnancy, suggest Atwater may relocate to Miami, coinciding with Hawkins' departure.
“Chicago P.D.” faces shake-up as original cast member makes shocking season 14 exit
LaRoyce Hawkins has been a fan favorite since he debuted his character Kevin Atwater in the series premiere in 2014.LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater on 'Chicago P.D.'Credit: Lori Allen/NBCKey PointsOriginal Chicago P.D. cast member LaRoyce Hawkins is set to make his exit from the crime procedrual in the upcoming 14th season, Deadline reports.Hawkins has played his fan-favorite character Kevin Atwater since the series debuted in 2014.Chic…
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