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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chicago Fire fans left furious after ‘horrible' cast shake-up
Chicago Fire viewers are not happy about the departure of two main characters, calling the news 'horrible'. The popular NBC show, which was created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, has become increasingly known for abruptly writing out certain characters since it started in 2012. NBC has struck again – should the series return this September for its 14th run, it will reportedly no longer feature Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett. While Chicago Fire is yet to be officially renewed, it's been claimed that Kyri and Lockett's characters, Darren Ritter and Sam Carver, won't be a part of new episodes should the procedural continue. According to Deadline, the decision is designed to save costs at NBC – and could be the first of a number of cast departures. 'As actor deals are getting renegotiated and renewal talks between NBC and producing studio Universal Television on the five Wolf Entertainment series for the network continue, there could be more exits across all five shows,' the outlet states. The Independent has contacted NBC for comment. Kyri first appeared on the series in season seven, with Lockett joining in season 11. News of their reported exits from the show have been met with widespread frustration among the fandom. 'THIS SUCKS. I hate that these number one shows can't meet rising costs and peoples jobs suffer as a result,' one viewer wrote, with another saying 'the show should just end with all the good characters leaving'. An additional fan called it 'horrible news' and chimed in on X/Tiwtter: 'WHAT!!?! I can't believe this!!'. Another stated: 'OK so I don't have a fave anymore, which means I don't need to watch.' Others highlighted the fact that Carver's departure would mean the character of Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) will lose a love interest. 'I don't understand Chicago Fire writing out Carver after spending so much time setting up Violet/Carver. It doesn't make sense to me,' one fan complained. In 2015, Russian Doll actor Charlie Barnett was written out of the show and, in 2022, he described it as a 'blessing in disguise'. Barnett, who played Peter Mills, acknowledged that he was 'really sad at the time', but admitted that he reflects on the situation differently now. '[The show] was a behemoth that I never really saw coming. I was thankful to be a part of it,' Barnett told Digital Spy. 'I really was sad to be let go. It broke me for quite a long time.' He added: 'It was a blessing in disguise, and they all told me that. You never really see that in life, in general. You never see the bad moments becoming the good. It wouldn't be. It wouldn't be what it was, I think, if you did recognise it for what it is in the moment. So I'm thankful.'
The Independent
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Chicago Fire fans left furious after ‘horrible' cast shake-up
Chicago Fire viewers are not happy about the departure of two main characters, calling the news 'horrible'. The popular NBC show, which was created by Derek Haas and Michael Brandt, has become increasingly known for abruptly writing out certain characters since it started in 2012. NBC has struck again – should the series return this September for its 14th run, it will reportedly no longer feature Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett. While Chicago Fire is yet to be officially renewed, it's been claimed that Kyri and Lockett's characters, Darren Ritter and Sam Carver, won't be a part of new episodes should the procedural continue. According to Deadline, the decision is designed to save costs at NBC – and could be the first of a number of cast departures. 'As actor deals are getting renegotiated and renewal talks between NBC and producing studio Universal Television on the five Wolf Entertainment series for the network continue, there could be more exits across all five shows,' the outlet states. The Independent has contacted NBC for comment. Kyri first appeared on the series in season seven, with Lockett joining in season 11. News of their reported exits from the show have been met with widespread frustration among the fandom. 'THIS SUCKS. I hate that these number one shows can't meet rising costs and peoples jobs suffer as a result,' one viewer wrote, with another saying 'the show should just end with all the good characters leaving'. An additional fan called it 'horrible news' and chimed in on X/Tiwtter: 'WHAT!!?! I can't believe this!!'. Another stated: 'OK so I don't have a fave anymore, which means I don't need to watch.' Others highlighted the fact that Carver's departure would mean the character of Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) will lose a love interest. 'I don't understand Chicago Fire writing out Carver after spending so much time setting up Violet/Carver. It doesn't make sense to me,' one fan complained. In 2015, Russian Doll actor Charlie Barnett was written out of the show and, in 2022, he described it as a 'blessing in disguise'. Barnett, who played Peter Mills, acknowledged that he was 'really sad at the time', but admitted that he reflects on the situation differently now. '[The show] was a behemoth that I never really saw coming. I was thankful to be a part of it,' Barnett told Digital Spy. 'I really was sad to be let go. It broke me for quite a long time.' He added: 'It was a blessing in disguise, and they all told me that. You never really see that in life, in general. You never see the bad moments becoming the good. It wouldn't be. It wouldn't be what it was, I think, if you did recognise it for what it is in the moment. So I'm thankful.'
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Chicago Fire': Daniel Kyri & Jake Lockett To Leave After Season 13
EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett will not be returning to NBC's Chicago Fire if the show is renewed for a 14th season, sources tell Deadline. Kyri has been on the hit firefighter drama for seven seasons, Lockett for three. The move comes amid rumblings about cuts across Wolf Entertainment's NBC series ahead of their likely renewals for next season. As a cost-saving measure, the Chicago and Law & Order series two years ago reduced the number of episodes for most longtime cast members. It is unclear yet whether the belt-tightening this time will involve further episode reductions, but it is a possibility. More from Deadline ADVERTISEMENT Kyri and Lockett's departures are believed to be part of an effort to trim the budget of Chicago Fire, which also faces negotiations with many of the series' veteran cast members whose contracts are up, sources said. As actor deals are getting renegotiated and renewal talks between NBC and producing studio Universal Television on the five Wolf Entertainment series for the network continue, there could be more exits across all five shows, we hear. Sources close to production reveal that shooting continues on Chicago Fire, which means Darren and Sam may get a proper ending for their characters. Thirteen seasons in, the One Chicago mothership remains one of NBC's best performing scripted series on both linear and streaming. Reps for NBC, Universal TV and Wolf Entertainment declined comment. Kyri joined Chicago Fire in Season 7 as Firefighter Darren Ritter in a recurring role before getting promoted to the main cast two seasons later. Darren is well-liked and respected among his peers and has come a long way since he was a firefighter candidate. The recent focus of the character has been around his love life, with Season 12 and Season 13 delving into his relationship with Officer Dwayne Monroe. The pair parted ways because Darren wasn't ready to move in with Dwayne. Lockett has portrayed Firefighter Sam Carver since Season 11. He also started on the show in a recurring role before getting bumped up to the main cast two seasons later. His storyline seemed to wane after his relationship with Violet ended, leading him back to the destructive behaviors he had worked so hard to improve upon. He also found himself in the arms of a former girlfriend who, as a party girl, was probably not the best choice for a sober person to reignite a relationship with. He eventually relapsed and entered a 12-step program and rehab. Since then, Sam has been working hard to redeem himself at the firehouse and with Violet, who have since renewed their friendship. ADVERTISEMENT Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
