‘Chicago P.D.’ stars Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos are dating
08.01.2024 - 23:32
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Variety in February 2023 about why he left. “Except I was ready for more. Eventually, you know the character so well, there’s not much that can shift or transform.”He went on: “I really wanted to grow and expand, and we’ve only got this one trip.
If I signed up again, it would have been for another three years. I would have turned 40 on the show. I thought, ‘You know what? It’s time to take a risk.’”Spiridakos will be following his lead.
In October 2023, it was reported that she, too, will be leaving after eight seasons in Season 11, which is currently filming.The actress has played Upton since joining in Season 4 as a recurring character. She became a series regular in Season 5. After Soffer’s exit, viewers were left confused when Halstead began to ghost his on-screen wife.
“I know the fans are upset because, like, ‘This isn’t the Jay that we know and love! Why isn’t he calling? Why is he doing this?!’ But, you know, the show must go on,” he told Variety. “I don’t think I really have the right to feel any way about that. The writers have to do what they have to do to service the story and the characters that are still there.”Spiridakos, meanwhile, gushed over her beau via social media after his departure.
“I guess the word is out … Jesse, what can I say, you’re the absolute best. Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship,” she wrote in a touching Instagram post at the time. “You’re the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for.
I’ll miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever.”The procedural drama also stars Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins and Amy Morton.