Cast exits are nothing new to One Chicago fans. Just this season, we’ve seen three major exits on Chicago Fire, an original cast member step back from Chicago Med, and watched Chicago PD lose a series regular with another set to exit as a result of an unexpected leave of absence.
With how frequently the shows of the One Chicago franchise see actors come and go, it’s understandable that fans of the three One Chicago shows are always worried about the futures of their favorite actors on the show. So when reports recently surfaced that suggested Amy Morton was calling it quits and leaving Chicago PD after 13 seasons playing Sergeant Trudy Platt, fans took them at face value.
But is there any truth to the reports that Amy Morton is leaving Chicago PD?
Amy Morton is not leaving Chicago PD and never said she was exiting the show
Allow One Chicago Center to clear something up for fans right away: No, Amy Morton is not leaving Chicago PD and has not told NBC that “it’s time to say goodbye.” So why exactly do so many people believe she’s about to exit the show and leave Trudy Platt behind her? Well, that would be the work of a pair of viral social media posts that have taken off on Instagram and Facebook, which allege that Morton is walking away from the show.
As seen in the screenshot below, the false reports alleged that Morton has confirmed her exit and even included a link to a “news” article that seemed to support the social media posts.
The fake article connected to the social media posts even included the following fabricated quote to back up the claim:
“Playing Trudy Platt has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. I knew this day would come, and while it’s bittersweet, it feels right. The cast, the crew, the fans — they’ve been my family. I’ll always carry Chicago with me.”
The statement was reported to have been said by Morton in an interview with NBC; however, there is absolutely no NBC report or clip containing the alleged quote from Morton. Just perform a search, and you’ll find the only result is the fabricated article connected to the social media posts.
The social media posts have gone viral, which is what these outlets hoped to achieve in creating panic among the One Chicago franchise fans. It's a shame that social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram continue to make it so easy for users to spread false information.
Thankfully, these are just false claims and Morton remains a part of the Chicago PD season 13 cast. While it is possible Morton could leave the show at some point, as cast exits are common, she has made no indication that she’s looking to exit the show. In other words, Platt ain’t going nowhere!