Jesse Lee Soffer.Photo: Lori Allen/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Jesse Lee Soffer is handing in his badge.
TheChicago P.D.star — who plays Detective Jay Halstead — is the latest to announce their exit from the NBC cop drama. Soffer, 38, confirmed season 10 will be his last in a statement toVarietyon Monday.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude toDick Wolfand everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer’s statement began.
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In addressing the matteron Twitter, Soffer confirmed to fans the news was true.
“This is sad but true,” he tweeted. “Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am. You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all.”
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He’s also appeared in theOne Chicagocrossovers, including 18 episodes ofChicago Fireand 28 episodes ofChicago Med, according to the Internet Movie Database.
Soffer didn’t reveal his reason for leaving the series. Additionally, he currently has no future projects listed on IMDb.
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Season 10 ofChicago P.D.premieres Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
