The possibility of another cross-show crossover is building hype in the One Chicago Universe once again, and die-hard fans have been buzzing! Word is spilling out that Jesse Lee Soffer, the actor everyone knows as Jay Halstead on “Chicago P.D.,” might be making a return visit to familiar territory soon – on “Chicago Med.” While he officially handed over detective work for his last hurrah at the P.D backstage few weeks ago, there’s a chance that Detective Halstead’s stories might not be fully finished after all
Showrunner Diane Frojo offered tantalizing breadcrumbs during an interview, hinting that perhaps Soffer will pop up in “future season timelines.” If this happens, wouldn’t this be the biggest crossover move in “One Chicago” history? It’s certainly a juicy morsel to ponder. This raises a ton of interesting questions; for starters, there are countless avenues that these crossovers could take. Could Jay Halstead be bringing his P.D expertise to Chicago Med as a consulting role, assisting DrWill’s work in tricky circumstances? Or imagine them exploring family stories between the shows – maybe even a deeper connection with Vanessa Cooper, portrayed by Sarah Rafferty whom viewers remember from Soffer’s “Chicago Justice days” before she went missing.
What makes this scenario even more intriguing is that these hints come as both “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med” are wrapping up their current seasons, leaving plot room wide open before any new chapters begin. It certainly feeds into that fan hunger for a connection between these different but often overlapping facets of the overarching “One chicago” family.
So for now, it lives in speculation land – but this has to have “One Chicago” fans talking and looking ahead with bated breath for the possibility of Jay Halstead’s return in new, unexpected ways. Let’s hope those clues lead to something truly special when the seasons begin afresh..