The wait is over, and Chicago P.D. has just confirmed the first official returning star for Season 13 — and it’s exactly who fans expected. After a suspenseful Season 12 finale and growing speculation online, Jason Beghe is officially set to return as Hank Voight, the hard-edged, morally gray leader of the Intelligence Unit.
Voight’s return is no surprise to longtime viewers, who have watched the character anchor the series since its debut in 2014. With his commanding presence and no-nonsense approach to justice, Voight has become the face of Chicago P.D., weathering cast changes, personal losses, and ethical battles with unwavering grit.
Fans online reacted with enthusiasm, with one user writing:
“Let’s be honest — it wouldn’t be Chicago P.D. without Voight.”
Beghe’s return sets the tone for what’s expected to be a turbulent and emotional Season 13. After the chaos of Season 12 — including the fallout from Martel’s death, ongoing internal corruption, and Upton’s looming exit — Voight’s presence will be more crucial than ever.
Showrunner Gwen Sigan previously hinted that Season 13 will explore the future of the Intelligence Unit and possibly redefine how it operates. With Voight confirmed, viewers can expect the tension between his old-school tactics and growing institutional pressure to hit a boiling point.
Though Beghe is the first officially announced return, other cast members are expected to be confirmed soon, including LaRoyce Hawkins (Atwater) and Patrick John Flueger (Ruzek). Meanwhile, Tracy Spiridakos (Upton) will return briefly to wrap up her storyline in the early episodes.
With production gearing up and a fall premiere expected, NBC is clearly leaning into the character-driven drama that has made Chicago P.D. a cornerstone of the One Chicago universe.
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