Chicago Med cast: Breaking down who plays every key character (2023)

"(Caught Between) The Wrecking Ball and The Butterfly" Episode 802 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jodi Kingsley as Madeline Woodward, Nick Gehlfuss as Will Halstead, Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher, Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
"(Caught Between) The Wrecking Ball and The Butterfly" Episode 802 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jodi Kingsley as Madeline Woodward, Nick Gehlfuss as Will Halstead, Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher, Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles -- (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /
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It’s been quite an interesting few years for NBC’s veteran One Chicago medical drama, in fact, it’s safe to say Chicago Med season 8 was been one of the craziest seasons in the show’s history when it came to casting shakeups.

The season saw three series regulars depart the cast, another longtime cast member miss several episodes (leaving many to question if they had left the show) and the introduction of several incredible new characters who injected a lot of fresh blood into the cast.

Because of the many casting changes, it can be a struggle to keep track of the cast which is where we come in! Below, we share an in-depth guide to Med‘s new and returning cast members.

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“Things Meant To Be Bent Not Broken” Episode 715 — Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“Things Meant To Be Bent Not Broken” Episode 715 — Pictured: Nick Gehlfuss as Dr. Will Halstead — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Nick Gelhfuss as Will Halstead

Dr. Will Halstead is played by actor Nick Gelhfuss. Gelhfuss originated the character on Chicago Fire‘s third season before moving over to Med as one of the show’s series regulars.

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“End Of The Day, Anything Can Happen” Episode 720 — Pictured: Dominic Rains as Dr. Crockett Marcel — (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC) /

Dominic Rains as Crockett Marcel

Dr. Crockett Marcel is played by actor Dominic Rains, who joined the cast in season 5 following a recurring role on ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. 

“End Of The Day, Anything Can Happen” Episode 720 — Pictured: Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood — (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC)
“End Of The Day, Anything Can Happen” Episode 720 — Pictured: Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood — (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC) /

Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Lockwood

Nurse Maggie Lockwood is played by actress Marlyne Barrett, whose additional acting credits include HBO’s The Wire and NBC’s Kings. 

“Reality Leave A Lot To The Imagination” Episode 713 — Pictured: S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)
“Reality Leave A Lot To The Imagination” Episode 713 — Pictured: S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC) /

S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin

Dr. Sharon Goodwin is played by actress S. Epatha Merkerson, an original member of the Chicago Med cast who previously starred in Dick Wolf’s hit drama Law and Order. 

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“If You Love Someone, Set Them Free” Episode 717 — Pictured: Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“If You Love Someone, Set Them Free” Episode 717 — Pictured: Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles

Dr. Daniel Charles is played by actor Oliver Platt, a veteran television actor who originated the role in season 1 and has remained as a series regular across each season of the show.

“End Of The Day, Anything Can Happen” Episode 720 — Pictured: Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer — (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC)
“End Of The Day, Anything Can Happen” Episode 720 — Pictured: Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer — (Photo by: Lori Allen/NBC) /

Steven Weber as Dean Archer

Dr. Dean Archer is played by Steven Weber, who first joined the show in a recurring role before being promoted to series regular in season 7.

“Everyone’s Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About” Episode 808 — Pictured: Ivan Shaw as Dr. Justin Lieu — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“Everyone’s Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About” Episode 808 — Pictured: Ivan Shaw as Dr. Justin Lieu — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Ivan Shaw as Justin Lieu

Dr. Justin Lieu on Chicago Med is played by actor Ivan Shaw. Before jumping into Chicago Med, Ivan took a turn on the popular messy drama The Cleaning Lady.

“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Teacher” Episode 804 — Pictured: Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Teacher” Episode 804 — Pictured: Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher

Dr. Hannah Asher on Chicago Med is played by actress Jessy Schram. Schram first joined the show in season 5 in a recurring role before stepping away in the season 6 premiere. After a brief time away from the show, Schram returned as Hannah at the end of season 7 before becoming a series regular in season 8.

“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Teacher” Episode 804 — Pictured: (l-r) Sasha Roiz as Jack Dayton, Dominic Rains as Crockett Marcel — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Teacher” Episode 804 — Pictured: (l-r) Sasha Roiz as Jack Dayton, Dominic Rains as Crockett Marcel — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Sasha Roiz as Jack Dayton

When Sasha Roiz joined the Chicago Med cast as Jack Dayton in season 8, it at first seemed like he would simply play a smaller role in the show. CEO of the Dayton Corporation, Jack was first introduced when Crockett helped save him in a subway accident. Soon after, he began helping Gaffney Chicago Medical Center before buying a controlling interest in the hospital in the fall finale.

“Winning the Battle, but Still Loosing the War” Episode 803 — Pictured: (l-r) Devin Kawaoka as Kai Tanaka-Reed, Conor Perkins as Zach Hudgins — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)
“Winning the Battle, but Still Loosing the War” Episode 803 — Pictured: (l-r) Devin Kawaoka as Kai Tanaka-Reed, Conor Perkins as Zach Hudgins — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) /

Devin Kawaoka as Kai Tanaka-Reed and Conor Perkins as Zach Hudgins

Among the new faces introduced in Chicago Med season 8 were Devin Kawaoka and Conor Perkins as Kai Tanaka-Reed and Zach Hudgins, a pair of new first-year surgical residents.

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