Get ready, Intelligence fans — Chicago P.D. Season 13 is officially in motion, and while familiar faces are back on the streets of Chicago, there’s one major new addition that’s already turning heads. NBC has kept this one tightly under wraps, but now that filming is underway, we finally have our first look at the newest member of Voight’s team — and trust us, you won’t believe who it is.
For more than a decade, Chicago P.D. has thrived on its gritty realism and emotionally charged ensemble — but after Tracy Spiridakos’ emotional farewell and Patrick John Flueger’s mysterious exit, fans were anxious about what the next chapter would look like. Would the Intelligence Unit ever feel complete again?
Turns out… it just might.
Sources close to production have confirmed that a shocking new addition will join the team early in Season 13, described only as “a game-changer” who will “challenge Voight’s leadership and the unit’s loyalty.” Insiders are staying tight-lipped, but one thing’s for sure — the new star is not who anyone expected.
Let’s break down the confirmed Season 13 lineup — and where this surprise casting twist fits in.
🔥 Jason Beghe returns as Hank Voight
The heart and shadow of Chicago P.D., Voight remains the show’s unshakable anchor. After years of loss, betrayal, and moral conflict, Season 13 finds him facing a world that’s changing faster than his old-school instincts can keep up with. Sources tease that this season will test him like never before — and his leadership may be questioned from inside the unit itself.
“Voight’s seen it all,” showrunner Gwen Sigan teased. “But what’s coming next… he won’t see it coming.”
🔥 LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater
After carrying much of Season 12’s emotional weight, Atwater returns with newfound confidence — and a few scars. His arc this season reportedly dives into mentorship and what it means to protect the badge in a system that doesn’t always protect you back.
🔥 Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess
Still recovering from the trauma of last season’s case, Burgess is ready to move forward — but the past won’t let her go so easily. Expect Burgess to take on a more commanding presence this year, stepping into a role that feels dangerously close to leadership territory.
🔥 Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Dante Torres
The rookie-turned-rising-star is getting his biggest storyline yet. Torres will reportedly form a tense bond with the incoming newcomer — a partnership that’s said to “blur the line between loyalty and rivalry.”
🔥 Amy Morton as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt
Still holding the entire 21st District together with sarcasm and sheer willpower, Platt is the glue of Chicago P.D.. But in Season 13, even she might find herself shaken by the changes sweeping through Intelligence.
And now… the news that’s lighting up every One Chicago fan thread:
🔥 The Surprise New Star 🔥
While NBC hasn’t officially revealed their identity, set leaks and eyewitness reports claim the newest addition to Chicago P.D. is a well-known TV actor making their One Chicago debut. Early whispers suggest a “charismatic but unpredictable detective” who may be assigned to Voight’s unit after a high-profile case — bringing secrets that could divide the team.
Some fans have even begun speculating after a few eagle-eyed viewers caught photos of Luke Mitchell (Blindspot, The Code) and Katrina Law (NCIS) on a Chicago set earlier this month. Could one of them be joining the P.D. family? NBC has refused to comment, but insiders are calling this “the most shocking casting move since Jesse Lee Soffer’s original debut.”
“This new character is going to shake things up,” said one source. “They’re smart, morally gray, and not afraid to go toe-to-toe with Voight. Fans will love them — and hate them — at the same time.”
Meanwhile, fans online are already freaking out:
“A new detective? Please don’t replace Ruzek…”
“If they bring in someone darker than Voight, I’m all in.”
“Just when I thought P.D. couldn’t surprise me anymore, they do THIS.”
And that’s exactly what makes this season feel different. With Voight aging, Burgess evolving, and Torres stepping up, the addition of a wild-card detective could completely shift the dynamic inside Intelligence — forcing everyone to confront who they really trust.
“Season 13 is about change,” Sigan confirmed. “Change in leadership, in loyalty, and in identity. The team is growing — but not everyone will be comfortable with that.”
If there’s one thing we know about Chicago P.D., it’s that no new character enters quietly. And if the rumors about this casting are true, fans might be looking at the next major player in the One Chicago universe — someone powerful enough to shape its future.
So while the streets of Chicago remain dangerous, one thing’s for sure: the 21st District will never be the same again.
🔥 “A new face. A new threat. And a season that will change everything.” 🔥
