Chicago P.D. Taps Netflix’s ‘The Night Agent’ Star for Major Season 13 Role — A Bold Shake-Up or Risky Move?

Big changes are coming to Chicago P.D. — and they involve a familiar face for Netflix fans. The show has officially cast Arienne Mandi, breakout star of The Night Agent, as a new series regular for Season 13.

Mandi will play Officer Naomi Kerr, a former soldier and private military contractor who joins the Intelligence Unit with a no-nonsense attitude and a mysterious past. Described as fiercely capable, emotionally guarded, and a thrill-seeker at heart, Naomi is expected to bring a disruptive — and potentially game-changing — energy to the team.

Her addition comes on the heels of a string of major exits that have rocked the franchise in recent years, including the departures of Jesse Lee Soffer (Jay Halstead), Tracy Spiridakos (Hailey Upton), and most recently Toya Turner (Officer Kiana Cook). While fans have expressed concerns over the rapid cast turnover, NBC and showrunner Gwen Sigan seem determined to infuse the series with fresh energy and bold dynamics.

Social media buzzed instantly with mixed reactions:

• “She was AMAZING on The Night Agent. This could be the revival the show needs.”

• “Another new face? Why can’t we just keep the originals?”

• “Arienne Mandi is a powerhouse — let’s see her shake things up!”

   

Season 13 is shaping up to be one of the show’s most pivotal. With longtime veterans Jason Beghe (Voight), Marina Squerciati (Burgess), and Patrick John Flueger (Ruzek) anchoring the unit, all eyes will be on how Naomi Kerr fits into the gritty, trust-heavy world of Chicago’s elite law enforcement.

Will she challenge Voight’s authority? Clash with Atwater? Or become a secret asset the team never knew they needed?