Chicago Fire season 12 explained

Season Number:12
Bg Colour:
  1. FAE47B
Showrunner:Andrea Newman
Starring:
Num Episodes:13
Network:NBC
Episode List:List of Chicago Fire episodes

The twelfth season of Chicago Fire, an American drama television series with executive producer Dick Wolf, and producers Derek Haas and Matt Olmstead, was ordered on April 10, 2023, by NBC.[1] The season premiered on January 17, 2024.[2] The season concluded on May 22, 2024 and contained 13 episodes.[3] The season was affected by strikes undertaken by the Writers Guild of America (which began on May 2 and ended on September 27)[4] and SAG-AFTRA (which began on July 14 and ended on November 9).

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Special guest stars

Crossover characters

Episodes

See main article: List of Chicago Fire episodes.

Production

Casting

On October 31, 2023, NBC announced that Taylor Kinney would return to the series following his leave of absence.[5] On December 13, 2023, NBC announced that Rome Flynn would join the series in a recurring role as 51's latest recruit with a dark past.[6] On March 29, 2024, NBC announced that Jocelyn Hudon would join the series as the newest paramedic replacing Kara Killmer in a recurring role with the potential to be upgraded to a series regular.[7] On April 3, 2024, it was announced that newcomer Michael Bradway would replace Rome Flynn, who exited the series after six episodes as 51’s newest firefighter Jack Damon. His role also has the potential to be a series regular in the upcoming thirteenth season. His first appearance was on the tenth episode of the season.[8]

Kara Killmer, Alberto Rosende and Eamonn Walker's Exits

On November 16, 2023, it was announced that longtime cast member Kara Killmer who portrays Paramedic in charge, Sylvie Brett, would exit midway through the twelfth season. Her final episode aired on February 28, 2024.[9] On November 30, 2023, it was also announced that Alberto Rosende who has portrayed Firefighter Blake Gallo since the eighth season was also set the exit the series as well. His final appearance was on the season premiere. It has been reported that both exits were creative decisions.[10] On May 7, 2024, it was announced that original cast member Eamonn Walker who has portrayed Wallace Boden would exit the series at the end of the twelfth season. It was later stated that Walker will return to the series in a recurring role.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NBC Renews All Six Dick Wolf Series Including One Chicago Franchise & Law & Order Trio. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. April 10, 2023. April 10, 2023. September 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906222012/https://deadline.com/2023/04/nbc-renews-one-chicago-franchise-law-and-order-trio-1235321210/. live.
  2. Web site: NBC Midseason Premiere Dates: One Chicago & Law & Order Dramas Set January Return, Comedies Get December Start. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120190422/https://deadline.com/2023/11/nbc-midseason-premiere-dates-chicago-law-order-night-court-1235630079/. live.
  3. Web site: Chicago Fire – Listings. The Futon Critic. May 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: Littleton . Cynthia . Aurthur . Kate . Donnelly . Matt . Maddaus . Gene . September 25, 2023 . Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: 'This Deal Is Exceptional' . September 25, 2023 . Variety.
  5. Web site: Taylor Kinney Returning To Chicago Fire For Season 12 After Leave of Absence. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. October 31, 2023. March 11, 2024. March 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311215628/https://deadline.com/2023/10/taylor-kinney-returning-chicago-fire-season-12-1235588478/. live.
  6. Web site: Rome Flynn Joins NBC's Chicago Fire For Season 12. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. December 13, 2023. March 11, 2024. December 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231214004751/https://deadline.com/2023/12/rome-flynn-nbc-chicago-fire-cast-season-12-1235667082/. live.
  7. Web site: ‘Chicago Fire’ Adds Jocelyn Hudon To Season 12. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. March 29, 2024. March 30, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330002310/https://deadline.com/2024/03/chicago-fire-jocelyn-hudon-cast-season-12-1235871911/. live.
  8. Web site: ‘Chicago Fire’ Adds Michael Bradway To Season 12. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. April 3, 2024. April 3, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404010628/https://deadline.com/2024/04/chicago-fire-cast-michael-bradway-season-12-1235874017/. live.
  9. Web site: Chicago Fire Star Kara Killmer to Exit During Season 12. Variety. Emily. Longeretta. November 16, 2023. March 11, 2024. March 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311214551/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/chicago-fire-kara-killmer-exit-season-12-1235791982/. live.
  10. Web site: Chicago Fire Star Alberto Rosende To Exit Series. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. November 30, 2023. March 11, 2024. December 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231201002025/https://deadline.com/2023/11/chicago-fire-alberto-rosende-exit-season-12-1235643344/. live.
  11. Web site: Eamonn Walker Exits ‘Chicago Fire’ As Series Regular After 12 Seasons. Deadline. Rosy. Cordero. May 7, 2024.

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