Fans of Chicago PD are scratching their heads over a surprising change in the appearance of Patrick John Flueger’s character, Adam Ruzek. Known for his signature brunette look throughout the series, Ruzek appeared in the season 12 premiere sporting a new dirty blonde hairstyle, leaving viewers wondering why this dramatic shift went unexplained in the show.
While the show hasn’t addressed the change, it turns out that Flueger’s hair transformation is not as sudden as it may seem. Although Ruzek has been a brunette for the entirety of Chicago PD, Flueger himself was actually blonde for much of his early life and career. In fact, the actor’s early roles in films such as The World’s Fastest Indian (2005), where he starred alongside Anthony Hopkins, and Footloose (2011), opposite Kenny Wormald, featured him with a dirty blonde appearance.
Flueger’s latest look even sparked a viral moment on Instagram, where the actor shared a throwback photo of himself in the 1990s with bleach blonde highlights, drawing comparisons to the iconic boy band styles of the era. His fans were quick to comment, enjoying the nostalgic glimpse of his past.
Over the years, Flueger’s hair color has evolved with his roles. He famously dyed his hair bright red for his part in The Princess Diaries (2001), where he portrayed a quirky high schooler. While his ever-changing appearance has captured attention, there has been no official narrative reason for his current blonde hair in Chicago PD.
As it turns out, the color change may simply be a personal decision. With no competing film or television projects demanding a specific look, it’s likely that Flueger just decided to make the change in his personal life.
Interestingly, a behind-the-scenes video shared recently may have foreshadowed the transformation. Flueger can be seen humorously wearing an outrageous blonde wig, making the crew laugh, while Jesse Lee Soffer looks on. The clip shows the playful side of Flueger, hinting that the new blonde hair could just be another fun chapter in his evolving appearance.
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