Jesse Lee Soffer is returning to *Chicago P.D.* tonight, October 8, but not in the role of Detective Jay Halstead. This time, he steps behind the camera as a director for the third time in the series’ history.
Episode Details
The upcoming episode, titled “Open Wounds,” will air at 10/9c on NBC. Fans of the show can also access it the following day on Peacock.
Soffer’s Directing Experience
- This is Soffer’s third directorial effort in *Chicago P.D.*
- He previously directed the Season 10 episode “Deadlocked” and Season 11’s “Inventory.”
Excitement from the Cast and Crew
The *Chicago P.D.* family is thrilled about Soffer’s return. On August 23, Brian Luce, a long-time producer and host of the *One Chicago Podcast*, shared his excitement in an Instagram video. He expressed happiness about Soffer directing, calling him “my Bestie in the big-boy directors chair.”
In a September 20 Instagram post, Soffer confirmed his directing role. He stated, “I was honored to get to spend some time directing with my PD fam. More pics to come later don’t wanna give away too much of the episode! Very grateful.”
Messages from Co-stars
Benjamin Levy Aguilar, a current star of *Chicago P.D.*, shared warm sentiments on Instagram just hours before the episode aired. He praised Soffer as both an actor and director, emphasizing the joy of working together again.
Future of Jay Halstead
Fans are curious about whether Jesse Lee Soffer will return to the role of Detective Jay Halstead. In a recent interview with *Parade*, he hinted at the possibility, saying, “I mean never say never. I would be open to it.” He emphasized that any return would depend on the writers and the direction they choose for the characters.
Catch “Open Wounds” tonight to see Jesse Lee Soffer’s directorial skills and how the story unfolds for the *Chicago P.D.* team.
