Detective Hailey Upton is no longer helping the Intelligence Unit solve cases onChicago PD, but her portrayer, Tracy Spiridakos, is seemingly continuing the character’s legacy in her next project. Spiridakos joinedthe cast ofChicago PDnear the end of its fourth season to replace Sophia Bush’s Detective Erin Lindsay. Upton went on to become a fan-favorite character over the course of Spiridakos' eight seasons and 140 episodes on the NBC police procedural TV series. Sadly, though,the actress exitedChicago PDfollowing the season 11 finale in May 2024.
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During an interview withVariety,Spiridakos explained that she leftChicago PDto pursue other opportunities. She said, “I was just curious what was out there for me and wanted to switch it up, and that was it.” As for why Upton quit the Intelligence Unit and moved out of Chicago at the end ofChicago PDseason 11, the character had the same reasons for leaving as Spiridakos did.Upton needed a change, and so did Spiridakos.The actress evidently worked quickly to find other work because, in November 2024, she announced her next project.
Tracy Spiridakos' First Post-Chicago PD Film Explained
Spiridakos Stars In After
Deadlinereported on June 08, 2025, thatChicago PD’s Upton actress Tracy Spiridakosstars in the upcoming independent thriller filmAfter. Unfortunately,it’s unclear who Spiridakos plays in the movie,but the cast and crew have already wrapped filming in western Massachusetts. It will likely be released sometime in 2025, meaning fans won’t have to wait very long to learn more about the project. Aside from Spiridakos, the cast ofAfterincludes Dónall Ó Héalai, Andy Richter, Kevin Pollak, Karren Karagulian, Melia Kreiling, Ben Shenkman, Micheál Neeson, and Gabriella Piazza, while Michael Marantz directed and wrote the film.
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Afterfollows Ó Héalai’sEthan, a former true crime podcaster, who jumps back into the dangerous world of true crime after his sister, Emily (played by Piazza), goes missing.Aside from those basic plot details, nothing else is known about the movie’s story or Spiridakos' role. Perhaps Spiridakos will channel herChicago PDfan-favorite characterand play a detective or some other type of law enforcement officer inAfter.
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After’s Premise Sounds A Lot Like A Mystery That Chicago PD’s Intelligence Can Solve
After Is An Indie Thriller
Aftersounds like it’s right up Spiridakos' alley after her run as Hailey Upton inChicago PD. The upcoming movie centers around a mysterious case about a missing person, which is undoubtedly a crime that the Intelligence Unit could investigate and easily solve. Spiridakos might be easing her way back into Hollywoodafter playing Upton in theOne ChicagoTV showfor so long, which is why her first project post-Chicago PDis seemingly quite similar to the series.
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Chicago P.D.: This police drama, set in Chicago’s District 21, follows the distinct units within the Chicago Police Department—uniformed officers addressing street crimes and an Intelligence Unit tackling major offenses such as organized crime and drug trafficking, capturing the dedication of those who serve and protect their community.
