Inside Scoop: PD Star Reveals Surprising Playful Rivalry Among NBC's One Chicago Shows
A playful rivalry spices up NBC's One Chicago shows, as admitted by a PD star Get ready for an exciting return as we reveal what to expect from the highly anticipated season
Chicago PD star LaRoyce Hawkins discusses the competition among the shows within the One Chicago franchise. Despite all being part of the same banner, a friendly rivalry exists among Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med. In an interview with US Weekly, Hawkins candidly shares that actors from One Chicago enjoy playfully teasing each other. He doesn't mention specific individuals, but he does reveal some of the lighthearted trash-talking that the Chicago PD cast receives from their fellow co-stars in the expanded universe, such as teasing them about what it's like to truly have compelling storylines.
What To Expect From One Chicago When It Returns
Chicago Med is often the target of our playful taunts, mostly because they rarely venture out into the elements and prefer to remain in their luxurious scrubs, enjoying unparalleled comfort. As for Fire, we occasionally tease them as they undoubtedly bring the most drama to our team.
All the One Chicago shows are anticipated to make their return to the airwaves during the television season of fall 2023. However, NBC remains hopeful that the regular schedules of Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire will be maintained. Nevertheless, the ongoing Writers Guild Strike of 2023 might cause a delay in their respective comebacks. If a resolution is not reached in time for the customary production commencement of these shows, the network might have no choice but to postpone the revival of One Chicago, potentially until the mid-season.
In terms of storylines, all three shows hold promising futures. The tenth season of Chicago PD concluded with the resolution of the Beck case, but left Adam Ruzek gravely injured. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that he will recover from this hardship. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Kelly Severide in Chicago Fire's eleventh season, after Taylor Kinney's unforeseen departure at the beginning of 2023. Lastly, Will Halstead's departure from Gaffney Chicago Medical Center in Chicago Med raises intriguing questions about the upcoming ninth season.
To say that the past year has been tumultuous for One Chicago would be an understatement. The franchise has faced numerous character departures, starting with Jay Halstead's exit from Chicago PD. Despite these challenges, Wolf Entertainment and NBC have committed to at least one more year, allowing them ample time to demonstrate that the franchise has a prosperous future beyond the 2023-2024 TV season.
Source: US Weekly
