50 Fun Facts About the Cast of ‘Chicago P.D.’ That Will Make You Love Them Even More

If you're already obsessed with Chicago P.D., get ready to fall even deeper. Beyond the badge and the drama, the stars of the show have incredible behind-the-scenes stories, quirky hobbies, and surprising hidden talents that bring even more charm to the NBC hit. Here are 50 fun facts about the Chicago P.D. cast that fans will adore.

1. Jason Beghe (Hank Voight) actually has a gravelly voice due to a car accident in 1999 that damaged his vocal cords.

2. Beghe was best friends with David Duchovny and convinced him to start acting.

3. Marina Squerciati (Kim Burgess) is a Yale graduate and a trained ballerina.

4. Marina welcomed her second child in 2024 but kept the pregnancy private until after the birth.

5. LaRoyce Hawkins (Kevin Atwater) is also a stand-up comedian and spoken-word poet.

6. Hawkins was a state champion speech competitor in high school.

    

7. Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek) nearly landed the role of Captain America before Chris Evans.

8. Flueger is an avid guitar player and often jams with the cast between takes.

9. Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton) is fluent in Greek and grew up partly in her family’s native country.

10. Spiridakos loves animals and frequently volunteers at rescue shelters.

11. Amy Morton (Trudy Platt) is a Tony-nominated Broadway legend before her TV fame.

12. Morton directed several episodes of Chicago P.D.

13. Jason Beghe and LaRoyce Hawkins have a long-running ping-pong rivalry on set.

14. Marina Squerciati is close friends with One Chicago alum Torrey DeVitto (Chicago Med).

15. The cast often hangs out off-camera and are known for elaborate birthday pranks.

16. LaRoyce once wrote a poem about Chicago that became viral in the fandom.

17. Patrick John Flueger had a recurring role in The 4400 before Chicago P.D.

18. The actors frequently shadow real officers to prep for storylines.

19. Marina’s real-life godfather is actor Rod Steiger.

20. Spiridakos often pulls pranks on set—her favorite is hiding behind doors to scare people.

21. Most of the cast does their own stunts unless the network says otherwise.

22. Amy Morton prefers not to use social media, keeping her personal life ultra-private.

23. Hawkins gives motivational talks at schools and youth centers in Chicago.

24. The cast once did a group karaoke night singing Backstreet Boys in full uniform.

25. Beghe is known for his intense on-set focus—earning him the nickname “the bulldog.”

26. Flueger has a tradition of gifting crew members with funny mugs every season wrap.

27. Tracy and Patrick have a secret handshake they do before emotional scenes.

28. The cast loves Chicago’s food scene and hosts deep dish pizza nights.

29. LaRoyce has a tattoo of Chicago’s skyline to honor his hometown and the show.

30. Marina is obsessed with true crime podcasts.

31. Amy Morton choreographs her scenes with detailed backstories for Platt.

32. The actors often suggest plot ideas based on real-world news.

33. Spiridakos’ dog, Nala, is basically the unofficial mascot of the set.

34. Hawkins used to rap under the name “Royce the Choice.”

35. Patrick is colorblind and memorizes costume colors by texture and pattern.

36. Morton once played Kevin Bacon’s sister in Footloose.

37. Spiridakos bakes cupcakes for the crew on holidays.

38. Flueger and Beghe once got lost during a location shoot and ended up in a real police station.

39. Hawkins used his first Chicago P.D. paycheck to buy his grandmother a new car.

40. The show’s police tech advisor makes the cast do pushups for each missed protocol.

41. Tracy Spiridakos is an expert archer.

42. Marina Squerciati writes comedy sketches in her free time.

43. The cast once did a surprise pop-up at a Chicago firehouse to thank first responders.

44. Beghe insists on doing physical fight scenes himself.

45. Flueger’s dad is a retired high school principal and visits set often.

46. Hawkins hosts a weekly game night with crew and background actors.

47. Amy Morton brews her own kombucha and brings it to set.

48. Spiridakos is learning sign language to connect with more fans.

49. Patrick John Flueger is an ordained minister and once officiated a crew member’s wedding.

50. Despite the intensity on screen, Chicago P.D. is known as one of the happiest sets in the One Chicago universe.

Whether you’re a long-time Chicago P.D. fan or just diving in, there’s no denying the cast’s heart, humor, and dedication. Behind the badges and blue lights, they’re a family—on screen and off.