LaRoyce Hawkins on Chicago PD, Police & the Pandemic | The Thirteen Jawn with Uncle O & Charlie Mack | Episode Thirteen

LaRoyce Hawkins, best known for his role as Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago PD, joins The Jawn with Uncle O & Charlie Mack for a powerful and honest conversation about acting, culture, and the impact of storytelling. In this interview, LaRoyce talks about one of the most crucial moments of his career during the pandemic, when Chicago PD tackled themes of police brutality and community tension. He shares why he didn’t expect the episode to resonate the way it did, especially within the Black community, and how portraying Atwater during that time changed the way he looks at his role as an actor and storyteller. Uncle O and Charlie Mack also dive into LaRoyce’s Chicago roots, the responsibility of playing a character like Atwater, and the deeper conversations television can spark when real-life issues meet entertainment. This is a must-watch interview for fans of Chicago PD, NBC’s Chicago franchise, and conversations about culture, acting, and real-world impact through television. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews on The Jawn with Uncle O & Charlie Mack featuring actors, artists, athletes, and cultural voices shaping the conversation. #LaRoyceHawkins#ChicagoPD#OfficerAtwater#TheJawnPodcast#UncleO#CharlieMack#ChicagoActors#NBCChicagoPD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices