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Tracy Spiridakos’ First Series Since ‘Chicago P.D.’ Arrives in Less Than a Month
Tracy Spiridakos will lead her first new series since departing "Chicago P.D.", with USA Network's "Anna Pigeon" set to premiere in early August. The show marks a significant career step for the actress, who spent seven seasons on the NBC procedural as Detective Hailey Upton before leaving in Season 11, and it comes as USA Network continues expanding its slate of original scripted dramas.
Based on Nevada Barr's mystery novel series, "Anna Pigeon" sees Spiridakos play a former city dweller who reinvents her life after the death of her husband, becoming a national park ranger. Her character finds herself investigating crimes within park boundaries, frequently clashing with other law enforcement agencies over jurisdiction. Spiridakos previously appeared in a missing persons thriller film after leaving "Chicago P.D.", and her former character Hailey Upton recently resurfaced in a "One Chicago" crossover, confirmed to have joined the FBI.
In short
- Tracy Spiridakos stars in new USA Network drama "Anna Pigeon"
- Series premieres in early August, her first since "Chicago P.D."
- She plays a park ranger solving crimes, based on Nevada Barr's novels
Explained simply
Tracy Spiridakos became well known through playing Detective Hailey Upton on the long-running NBC police drama "Chicago P.D.", where she spent seven seasons until her departure in Season 11. The actress is now preparing to launch her first leading role in a new series since leaving that show.
"Anna Pigeon" is an adaptation of Nevada Barr's mystery novel series, set to premiere on USA Network. The show follows a former city resident who becomes a national park ranger after her husband's death and finds herself investigating crimes within park boundaries, often coming into conflict with other law enforcement agencies.
This represents a significant career progression for Spiridakos as she transitions from a supporting role in an established ensemble to leading her own series. The project also demonstrates USA Network's commitment to developing original scripted drama as part of its expanding programming slate.
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