LaRoyce C. Hawkins, who has starred on NBC’s police drama Chicago P.D. since its debut, is stepping away as a series regular after an impressive 13‑season run.
According to Deadline, American actor and stand‑up comedian LaRoyce C. Hawkins will return in Season 14 of Chicago P.D. for the first two or three episodes to wrap up Kevin Atwater’s storyline before officially stepping away from the series.
Hawkins first stepped into the role of Kevin Atwater when Chicago P.D. premiered back in 2014, and over the course of thirteen seasons, he became one of the show’s most beloved and enduring figures.
Beyond Chicago P.D.: Hawkins’ Film Roles
Over the years, Hawkins has taken on a variety of roles beyond Chicago P.D. He landed his first major motion picture role in The Express: The Ernie Davis Story (2008), portraying Davis’ teammate Art Baker. Since then, he’s appeared as Amari Crawford in Canal Street and Mr. Baser in Hope Springs Eternal (both 2018), Kenneth Chamberlain Jr. in The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain (2019), Ty Lord in Hands Up (2021), and most recently Kyle Shaw in North of the 10 (2022).
Jason Beghe as the fierce Sergeant Hank Voight, leading the newly formed Intelligence Unit of the 21st District
season 1
Leading the charge was Jason Beghe as the tough but complex Sergeant Hank Voight, joined by Jon Seda as Antonio Dawson and Sophia Bush as Erin Lindsay. Jesse Lee Soffer stepped in as Jay Halstead, while Patrick John Flueger brought heart to the role of Adam Ruzek. Marina Squerciati debuted as Kim Burgess, and LaRoyce Hawkins made his mark as Kevin Atwater. Season 1 also featured Archie Kao as Sheldon Jin, while Elias Koteas added grit as Alvin Olinsky and Amy Morton (Trudy Platt).
Jason Beghe as Hank Voight, Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek, Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess, and LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater have been the steady backbone of Chicago P.D., appearing in every single season from 1 through 13—so when listing season‑by‑season cast changes, these four are always a given
season 2
This sophomore season welcomes Brian Geraghty to the main cast as Officer Sean Roman. The rest of the central ensemble remains intact from the freshman year, including Jon Seda (Antonio Dawson), Sophia Bush (Erin Lindsay), Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), and Elias Koteas (Alvin Olinsky), with Amy Morton (Trudy Platt) officially promoted to a series regular.
season 3
In this season, include Sophia Bush (Det. Erin Lindsay), Jesse Lee Soffer (Det. Jay Halstead), Brian Geraghty (Ofc. Sean Roman), Elias Koteas (Det. Alvin Olinsky), and Amy Morton (Sgt. Trudy Platt). Brian Geraghty (Sean Roman) (Left after Season 3).
season 4
Sophia Bush (Erin Lindsay), Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), and Elias Koteas (Alvin Olinsky), alongside Jon Seda (Antonio Dawson), who exits mid-season, and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton for Detective I., marking the final year for Sophia Bush’s character, promoting Marina Squerciati’s character from patrol to intelligence, and introducing Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton in a recurring role.
season 5
Jon Seda returns full-time as Detective Antonio Dawson alongside the addition of Tracy Spiridakos as Detective Hailey Upton, who officially joins the main crew. The rest of the central roster includes Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Amy Morton (Trudy Platt), and Elias Koteas as Detective Alvin Olinsky. This 2017–2018 season heavily focuses on internal friction as Mykelti Williamson recurs as Denny Woods, an independent auditor aiming to take down Voight’s team.
season 6
The core team for this 2018–2019 block includes Jon Seda (Antonio Dawson) in his final season as a series regular, Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton), and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. This season also introduces Anne Heche in a major recurring role as Superintendent Katherine Brennan. It features John C. McGinley as Brian Kelton, a corrupt superintendent running for mayor who serves as the season’s primary antagonist.
season 7
Following the departure of Jon Seda, the core team for this 2019–2020 stretch includes Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton), and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. This season officially introduces Lisseth Chavez as rookie undercover officer Vanessa Rojas to fill out the main roster, while featuring Paul Adelstein in a prominent recurring role as Interim Superintendent Jason Crawford.
season 8
The core lineup for this 2020–2021 broadcast season includes Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton), and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. This season sees the departure of Lisseth Chavez’s character, while introducing Cleveland Berto in a recurring role as Officer Jalen Walker and Nicole Ari Parker as Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller, a high-ranking official working alongside Voight to implement department-wide changes.
season 9
The core squad for this 2021–2022 season remains intact with Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton), Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek), Marina Squerciati (Kim Burgess), LaRoyce Hawkins (Kevin Atwater), and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. This season features Nicole Ari Parker continuing her recurring role as Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller and introduces Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Officer Dante Torres in a guest appearance before he officially joins the main team in the following season.
season 10
This season brings a massive shift to the unit as Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead) officially leaves the series early in the season, while Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres) is promoted to the main cast as a full-time regular. The rest of the central roster includes Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton) and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt, with Jefferson White also appearing in a major recurring role as Chief O’Neal’s troubled son, Sean O’Neal.
season 11
This block serves as a major emotional chapter for the series, serving as the final year for Tracy Spiridakos (Detective Hailey Upton), who officially departs the show in the emotional season finale. Includes Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres) and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt, with Bojana Novakovic joining in a notable recurring role as profiling expert Detective Josephine Petrovic.
season 12
This specific season introduces a fresh dynamic to the team following the departure of Tracy Spiridakos, welcoming Toya Turner to the main cast as the fearless new regular, Officer Kiana Cook. The rest of the central Intelligence Unit and district stalwarts include Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres) and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt, while Shawn Hatosy joins the fold in a major recurring capacity as the unit’s intense new Deputy Chief, Charlie Reid.
season 13
Following the departure of Toya Turner, The Night Agent star Arienne Mandi joins the regular lineup as the fearless former soldier Officer Eva Imani (originally announced as Naomi Kerr). The remaining core Intelligence Unit and district mainstays include Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek), Marina Squerciati (Kim Burgess), LaRoyce Hawkins (Kevin Atwater), Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Dante Torres), and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. Notably, the season finale marks a huge milestone for Kevin Atwater’s character, setting up his peaceful impending departure from the series heading into the next year.
When is the Chicago pd’s season 14?
NBC has set the return of Chicago P.D. for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with Season 14 once again holding down its familiar 10 p.m. ET/PT slot.
Season 14 brings back familiar faces with Jason Beghe leading as Sergeant Hank Voight, Marina Squerciati as Detective Kim Burgess, Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek, Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Officer Dante Torres, Arienne Mandi as Officer Eva Imani, and Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt. LaRoyce Hawkins will also appear as Officer Kevin Atwater, but only in the first two or three episodes to close out his long‑running storyline.
