Are the conjoined twins on Chicago Med really so in real life? Details explored 

The conjoined twins, Powell and Elijah Hughes, shown in Episode 10 (titled Broker Hearts) of Chicago Med Season 10, are portrayed by actors Jason and Victor Turner, who are actually not conjoined but identical twins in real life. The Turner brothers were brought alive on screen as conjoined twins using heavy prosthetics and makeup.

The episode focuses on the emotional turmoil and pressure the medical staff goes through while handling such cases. Read on to know more about the conjoined twins in Chicago Med Episode 10 of Season 10, what happens to them in the story, and also the actors who portrayed them.

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What happens in Season 10 Episode 10 of Chicago Med?

The episode shows a dramatic surgery of the conjoined twins Powell and Elijah Hughes, played by actors Jason and Victor Turner. While the Turners are identical twins in real life, the makeup team of the show must be feted, too, for making them appear conjoined through heavy, meticulous prosthetics.

In the episode, the doctors deal with a new sensitive case — the separation surgery of Elijah and Powell. A fluid begins to ooze inside Elijah's chest, and the doctors discover there is a tumor growing fast inside him and could potentially spread to his heart.

Chief of emergency medicine, Dr. Caitlin Lenox (played by Sarah Ramos), suggests shifting the surgery, but Elijah decides that he doesn't want Powell to suffer because of his illness, and the brothers agree to get the surgery done.

It was a heart-wrenching moment of irony as Elijah survives the surgery while Powell ends up suffering a stroke and is put on life support.

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Who are Jason and Victor Turner in Chicago Med? Careers explored

Jason and Victor Turner are actors and both have an impressive portfolio. Born on April 24th in Americus, Georgia, they began their careers as models, and worked for several prestigious brands including Tommy Hilfiger in NYC.

Jason Turner has studied acting at The University of Southern California's School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California. He has appeared in television shows such as She-Hulk and The Walking Dead.

Victor Turner is known for his roles in Television shows such as NCIS: New Orleans and Ozark.

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The depiction of the conjoined kids in Chicago Med involved elaborate casting and production process to authentically depict the story. The casting of actual identical twin brothers helped in adding the necessary emotions and authenticity to the scene.

This is not the first time the series has portrayed a sensitive case. In the Season 3 finale episode, The Tipping Point, the doctors can be seen doing a similar surgery on conjoined babies.

Episode 10 of Chicago Med Season 10 was released on January 15, 2025, on NBC.