Sophia Bush's Toxic 'Chicago P.D.' Set Revealed

Sophia Bush has spoken out about a toxic environment during her time on 'Chicago P.D.', detailing alleged abuse in her 2026 memoir. She described incidents including raised voices, hair pulling, and worse, in rooms where eyes were averted and protests silenced.

While Bush did not name individuals, her costar Jason Beghe faced investigation for volatile behavior and offensive comments, issuing a statement in 2017 apologizing for his actions and commitment to improvement.

Bush's departure in 2017, after four seasons, was described by former costars as a difficult and significant change. Jesse Lee Soffer called it "sad," while Jon Seda noted the loss of a "great talent." LaRoyce Hawkins spoke of initial fear regarding changes but expressed optimism for the show's new direction.

Marina Squerciati acknowledged the initial "nerve-wracking" feeling of continuing without Bush, but felt the show addressed the change effectively. She also noted her personal friendship with Bush remained strong, despite her character not receiving a formal goodbye.