Chicago P.D. Star LaRoyce Hawkins To Exit Series in Season 14
Originally published Jul 2, 2026
By Rosy Cordero · Deadline
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Key points
- LaRoyce Hawkins is leaving 'Chicago P.D.' after 13 seasons as a series regular.
- He will return for the first two or three episodes of Season 14 to wrap up his character's storyline.
- The show is currently casting a new series regular to replace Hawkins.
LaRoyce Hawkins, an original cast member of 'Chicago P.D.,' is leaving the NBC police procedural after 13 seasons. He will return for the first two or three episodes of Season 14 to wrap up his character Kevin Atwater's storyline. The show is currently casting a new series regular to replace him. Hawkins' departure marks a significant change for the long-running drama, which has seen several cast members come and go over the years. The upcoming season will focus on transitioning the character's story while maintaining the show's ongoing narrative.
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