'Chicago P.D.' Casts 'The Wire' Star in Season 5 Role

08/31/2017 04:06 pm EDT

In a new casting announcement, it's been revealed that Wendell Pierce has been added to the cast of Chicago P.D. for its upcoming fifth season.

Pierce is said to be playing "Alderman Ray Price, a shrewd, intelligent and determined Teflon politician who seemingly plays neutral and picks sides all at once," as detailed by the Hollywood Reporter.

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Earlier this summer, it was also announced that Chicago P.D. alum Jon Seda is rejoining the series for the new season as well.

Taking to Twitter, Seda wrote, "Though saddened with @chicagojustice I'm humbled by all the love from the #OneChicago fans, thank you! Also, many thanks to DickWolf & @NBC."

As fans may know, Chicago Justice was canceled after just one season.

The actor initially left P.D. to join Justice, and now makes his triumphant return.

A couple of months ago, Chicago P.D. alum Sophia Bush chose to exit the series, leaving fans devastated.

Ultimately, it was reported that she chose to leave on her own terms and not because she was forced out by a change in creative direction.

Seda coming back into the fold is making fans from all over giddy with excitement.

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One follower wrote, "I'm happy to hear you are feeling all the love and outpouring of support for your return to Chicago PD. WE LOVE YOU!"

Another said, "So happy you are coming back to #ChicagoPD #ChicagoJustice was a great show should of gotten another season so happy you will be back on PD!"

While most fans expressed sadness that Justice didn't get another season, they all seem to be very happy that Seda is staying with the franchise.

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