For over a decade, NBC’s hit procedural Chicago P.D. has delivered some of television’s most intense crime drama — but behind the scenes, the emotions weren’t always confined to the script.
In recent years, whispers about a particularly tense on-set moment involving longtime lead Jason Beghe have resurfaced among fans, painting a picture of just how fragile even the most professional work environments can become under pressure.
When the Line Between Character and Actor Blurred
Beghe, best known for portraying the relentless Sergeant Hank Voight, has never shied away from admitting that he struggled with anger management in the past. In fact, the actor publicly acknowledged that his behavior on set had once become a concern — prompting an internal review after complaints from colleagues were brought to human resources.
Sources at the time described moments where tempers flared unexpectedly, with one insider noting that when his “quick fuse” was triggered, the atmosphere could quickly grow uncomfortable for everyone nearby.
And while production continued, there was reportedly one moment in particular that could have escalated — if not for the calm presence of a respected co-star.
Amy Morton’s Quiet Leadership
Veteran actress Amy Morton, who plays desk sergeant Trudy Platt, has long been known among cast and crew as one of the show’s emotional anchors.
Having spent more than a decade working alongside the same team, Morton once described the cast as a “family” that had lived through “births, deaths, marriages, divorces” together over the years.
So when tensions reportedly began to rise during filming on one occasion, it wasn’t a producer or director who first stepped in — but Morton herself.
Rather than confronting the situation publicly or allowing it to spiral into a larger conflict, she is said to have approached the matter with quiet authority, helping to defuse the moment before it disrupted the entire production schedule.
Accountability and Change
Following the investigation, Beghe issued a public apology, stating:
“I am deeply sorry for my behavior… I have struggled with anger issues for some time.”
He later confirmed that he had begun working with a professional coach to better manage his temper — a move that reportedly led to noticeable improvements in the workplace environment in the months that followed.
Now in its thirteenth season as of late 2025, the series continues to thrive, with Beghe and Morton still standing side by side as core members of the Intelligence Unit.
A Bond Forged in Pressure
If anything, the incident — and Morton’s understated intervention — may have ultimately strengthened the dynamic among the cast.
Because sometimes, the strongest leadership isn’t the loudest voice in the room…
It’s the one that knows exactly when to speak — and when to simply step in.