Adam Ruzek is exiting the Intelligence Unit — for now.
“Chicago P.D.” star Patrick John Flueger is taking a sudden leave of absence from the NBC procedural police drama to deal with a personal matter, Deadline reports.
Flueger, 41, has starred on the NBC series since its debut in 2014. According to the outlet, his temporary departure was unexpected and scripts are being reworked last-minute to explain the character’s absence.
The actor plans to return later in the season.
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Flueger’s Ruzek married his longtime love interest Detective Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) in the Season 12 finale. The pair, who are considered one of the Chicago franchise’s favorite TV couple’s, adopted a daughter, Makayla, in Season 8.
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