Chicago PD is losing another member of its original cast. It has been announced that Jesse Lee Soffer will depart the Dick Wolf police drama during the first half of the upcoming 10th season. Soffer has played Det. Jay Halstead since the beginning of the NBC series.
Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins, Tracy Spiridakos, and Amy Morton also star in the series which follows the Intelligence unit of the Chicago Police Department.
Soffer said the following about departing the NBC series in a statement, per Deadline:
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew. To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
It is yet not known how Soffer’s character will exit Chicago PD, or if his departure will have an impact on Chicago Med. Nick Gehlfuss plays Jay’s brother, Will Halstead, in that series.
Season 10 of Chicago PD debuts on Wednesday, September 21st.
What do you think? Are you surprised to hear that Soffer is leaving Chicago PD? Will his departure have an impact on whether or not you continue to watch the NBC drama?
Well, I don’t understand why he has to be the one to depart. Now I have to say, if he departs, artistically, to play other roles in movies, then by all means that is WONDERFUL, but hopefully he isn’t departing from the show to enter into a new weekly show because that would be a waste of time, sort of like moving and not going anywhere. SO, I hope he is pursuing in his career bigger and more challenging roles. …Just my 2cents
I will miss Jesse. His character offers a sort of balance within the SIU
I pray that he is simply offered a better job (ie: CIA or with the FBI).
His character is strong yet has a big heart.
His character’s view on scene comes across as objective not subjective.
Plus he is good eye candy too! LoL
Maybe he’ll come to work in Beautiful BC in one of the various productions thst are ongoing?!!
Either way… I wish him good fortune in wherever his journey takes him.
I love this character and hate to see him leaving. Hopefully he has a new show to go to. He is a very good actor. Good luck sweetheart
I love Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead). He is the only reason I watch. Please don’t let him die. Let him go back to the Rangers as a sniper or just disappear. My heart is breaking.
Jesse Sofer, as Detective Halstead, is leaving Chicago PD? Such a loss. I am praying he does not die, but, I’m thinking IF he do, it’ll be 1 for the record books, of all prime time and throw in day time drama as well. The man has a great presence, realistic character, each/every storyline he has starred in. All are great the past few and earlier seasons, and I miss a few but will miss him, the most. From his emotional scenes realistic, to drama(being a cop, detective) genuine emotions,care toward such victims, just so real,and I love him, so… Read more »
You are one of my favorite characters on the show. I am sorry to hear that you are leaving. Hope you are happy in your future endeavors.
Jay Halstead has always been a favorite and Voight’s conscience. I’m sad to see him go, but will continue watching.
When the eye candy bails, the show is headed for one place.
I am totally disappointed. I loved Jay Halstead, and it wont be the same when he is gone. 🙁 At least 4 very important characters have left the show in the last few years, starting with Erin, Antonio, Kevin and Alvin. Took a long time to get over losing these characters that made the show what it was. So very very sad!
Kevin who?? Atwater is returning unless there was another Kevin on the show but don’t recall in since it’s been on
Will miss him but somebody else will fill his spot
No impact, in fact, I’m glad he’s leaving. His character was getting too hypocritical. Guess that’s sign of the time.
🙁 But 10 seasons is a long time. He might have enough.
I will be very sad to see him go. The character of Jay has grown on me and is now my favorite on the show. I hope to see Jesse in another show sometime soon.