It has become the norm now in the One Chicago universe that every new season brings in some fresh blood. Chicago Fire has seen a revolving door of cast members in the past several years, but it has maintained some of its long-time cast members. Last season hinted at Dermot Mulroney‘s potential departure after Rob Morgan was cast as the temporary chief, and Mulroney’s exit has now been confirmed. Meanwhile, production for the fifteenth season is underway, and the show has already begun adding new characters.
Deadline reported a while ago that Da’Vinchi had been cast in the show, playing a firefighter recruit named Marcus Burke. The character is described as “roguish and funny with a wry sense of humor; he’s also a little defiant.” The actor comes off a four-season run on Starz’s crime drama BMF, where he played real-life Detroit kingpin Terry “Southwest T” Flannery. He will also be seen in two of Tyler Perry‘s upcoming Netflix projects: the movie Why Did I Get Married Again? and the series Where’s the Smoke.
In celebration of joining the show, Da’Vinchi shared a behind-the-scenes look at his new character in an Instagram post. One of the images shared shows Burke wearing a black tee and the firehouse’s turnout gear, and in another, he is wearing a breathing mask while strolling on the set. The post attracted congratulatory messages from other actors, including Rome Flynn, who guest starred on the show for several episodes in Season 13. “It’s an incredible cast & crew bro 🤞🏾 be great !” Flynn commented on the post.
Changes Are on the Horizon in ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15
Departures are a common occurrence at the end of a season. Sometimes viewers learn early who is leaving, while other times it’s part of the story and kept under wraps. Details about Chicago Fire Season 15 might be scarce, but the show will see two major departures from behind and in front of the camera. After 15 years, longtime cast member Joe Minoso is leaving. He has played Joe Cruz since the show started. Meanwhile, showrunner Andrea Newman is also leaving. She started off as a co-executive producer in Season 1 before becoming a producer and later sole showrunner, a job that she has held for the past three seasons. Deadline also reported that co-executive producer Victor Teran will be stepping in as the new showrunner beginning Season 15. A change in showrunner does not significantly affect the story but can influence the direction it takes, for better or worse.
Chicago Fire returns on NBC on Wednesday, October 7. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
- Release Date
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October 10, 2012
- Showrunner
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Andrea Newman
- Directors
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Michael Brandt
- Writers
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Michael Brandt
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Taylor Kinney
Kelly Severide
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David Eigenberg
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