As Chicago P.D. enters Season 13, the long-running NBC procedural is preparing for one of its most notable ensemble shifts in years. With fan-favorite veterans returning and a brand-new series regular joining the Intelligence Unit, the upcoming season promises a blend of continuity and fresh energy for one of the network’s strongest dramas.
At the center of the cast remains Jason Beghe, who returns as Sgt. Hank Voight. As the head of the Intelligence Unit, Voight has spent more than a decade navigating departmental politics, moral ambiguity, and the evolving landscape of Chicago crime. His leadership continues to anchor the series, even as new characters help redefine the team’s internal dynamics.
Marina Squerciati is also back as Detective Kim Burgess, a character whose emotional resilience and investigative tenacity have made her central to the show’s heart. Alongside her is Patrick John Flueger as Officer Adam Ruzek, whose personal and professional journey has been a major emotional pillar of the narrative. Although recent reports confirm that Flueger is taking a temporary leave, he remains a key part of the Season 13 lineup, keeping fans invested in the character’s evolving arc.
Rounding out the returning core are LaRoyce Hawkins as Officer Kevin Atwater and Amy Morton as Sgt. Trudy Platt. Hawkins brings consistent emotional depth to the series, while Morton’s sharp humor and commanding presence continue to serve as a grounding force within the precinct. Benjamin Levy Aguilar also returns as Dante Torres, the younger, intuitive officer whose prominence in recent seasons signals the franchise’s focus on expanding perspectives within the unit.
However, the biggest casting development for Season 13 is the arrival of Arienne Mandi, who joins the show as Eva Imani, a new ATF transfer stepping into the Intelligence Unit as a series regular. AMC and NBC sources describe Imani as highly skilled, driven, and unafraid to challenge the status quo — qualities that are expected to create new layers of tension and opportunity within the team. Entertainment Weekly previously confirmed Mandi’s casting and highlighted the network’s intent to inject fresh narrative momentum into the long-running drama.
Mandi’s addition comes at a strategic moment for Chicago P.D.. With the franchise navigating cast adjustments and behind-the-scenes changes, the introduction of a federal agent within the unit opens the door for fresh storylines exploring inter-agency collaboration, operational conflict, and the personal dynamics that define the Intelligence Unit’s famously tight-knit relationships.
Industry observers note that Season 13 may serve as a transitional chapter — one that balances loyalty to the show’s legacy characters while reshaping the unit for the years ahead. With Voight’s leadership tested, long-running partnerships shifting, and a newcomer poised to disrupt established rhythms, the stage is set for a season centered on adaptation, growth, and renewed purpose.
For fans, the message is clear: Chicago P.D. remains committed to the gritty storytelling and character-driven tension that define the series, but it’s also ready to evolve. Season 13’s cast lineup reflects that duality — honoring the past while eagerly stepping into new territory.
