There’s excitement building for a wedding in the upcoming season of Chicago P.D., and LaRoyce Hawkins has a heartfelt wish regarding the ceremony. Fans of Burgess and Ruzek can anticipate that when they finally say “I do,” Hawkins hopes his character, Atwater, will take on a special role beyond just being the Best Man.
In a recent discussion, Hawkins revealed that he was ordained online and has already officiated a wedding for two of his best friends. He’s eager to channel that experience onto the screen. “This might be my next conversation with showrunner Gwen Sigan,” he said. “I can marry my friends and family. It’s my second wedding as an officiant. I believe Atwater, who has been a supportive third wheel in Burgess and Ruzek’s relationship for so long, deserves this honor.”
Hawkins expressed his desire to bring this unique dynamic to the show, sharing how his recent real-life officiating influenced his thoughts on the characters. “As I was marrying my uncle, I kept thinking about Burgess and Ruz,” he mentioned. He feels a deep admiration for their relationship and believes it would be a touching storyline for Atwater to play such an integral role.
If the storyline doesn’t allow for Atwater to officiate, Hawkins insists that he must at least serve as Ruzek’s Best Man. In parallel, Atwater may be exploring his own romantic prospects. He’s showing interest in Val, a forensic psychologist played by Natalee Linez, who made her debut in a recent episode. Val has encouraged Atwater to relax and enjoy life, which Hawkins describes as the beginning of something promising for his character.
The anticipation is strong among Chicago P.D. fans: would they embrace the idea of Atwater officiating the wedding of his friends? It seems like a delightful possibility that could add depth to the show.