Chicago P.D. has a brand new forged member in Season 13, and we now have a primary have a look at Arienne Mandi in character on set.
Marina Squerciati, who performs Detective Kim Burgess — she was promoted final season (lastly) — shared a photograph from filming on Wednesday, August 13. Pictured are Mandi (Officer Imani), Benjamin Levy Aguilar (Officer Dante Torres), and Patrick John Flueger (Officer Adam Ruzek). “ChiHards, welcome Officer Imani!” Squerciati wrote within the caption. “She’s superior and fierce and wears cool sneakers and we like her so much. #chicagopd @arienne_mandi #ariennemandi #group #wolfpack #imani”
In June, it was introduced that Toya Turner (Officer Kiana Prepare dinner) wouldn’t be returning to Chicago P.D. for Season 13; she solely starred in Season 12. Then, in July, Mandi’s casting as a brand new collection common was introduced.
Her character was then known as Naomi Kerr, with Squerciati’s publish suggesting that has since modified. Then, she was described as a former soldier and army contractor who is claimed to thrive in harmful conditions. She was additionally known as a fearless outsider who retains her playing cards near the vest. We’ll have to attend to see how she suits in with Intelligence, however as this on-set photograph exhibits, she’s able to be out within the area with the unit.
There’s a bit up within the air about Intelligence heading into Season 13. On the finish of Season 12, the corrupt Deputy Chief Reid (Shawn Hatosy) had opened an investigation into the unit. Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) did take him down — utilizing some techniques we’d seen from him prior to now— however that didn’t essentially imply the unit’s issues have been over.
“I like that it’s open proper now,” showrunner Gwen Sigan advised TV Insider in Could.
Chicago P.D. additionally stars LaRoyce Hawkins (as Officer Kevin Atwater) and Amy Morton (as Desk Sergeant Trudy Platt).
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Chicago P.D., Season 13 Premiere, Wednesday, October 1, 10/9c, NBC