For 12 seasons, Amy Morton has been the steady force holding Chicago P.D. together — which is why fans were stunned to learn that Season 12 originally planned to give Sergeant Trudy Platt a rare, major spotlight. According to insiders, a full Platt-centric episode was already scripted, polished, and praised as one of the “strongest emotional arcs” of the season.
Then everything changed overnight.
Sources say Morton experienced an unexpected health issue just days before filming, forcing producers into a last-minute crisis. Though the situation was not life-threatening, it made the demanding episode impossible for her to shoot. With schedules locked and cameras about to roll, writers reportedly stayed up all night rewriting the script, shifting the story to another character and drastically reducing Platt’s role.
When the episode aired, fans immediately noticed the shift: fewer Platt scenes, odd pacing, and a storyline that felt nothing like the teased “big moment” for her character.
Cast members were said to be worried but relieved that Morton recovered quickly, and insiders stress that the team prioritized giving her space to rest. NBC has stayed quiet, fueling speculation, but several sources say the original Platt storyline may still return later in the season.
What remains clear is this: Amy Morton is essential to Chicago P.D., on-screen and off. And if whispers are right, Trudy Platt’s long-awaited spotlight isn’t gone — just waiting for the right moment to shine again.
