Chicago Fire Cast Shake-Up: Two Series Regulars Out - IMDb
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www.imdb.comHere’s the latest on Chicago Fire cast changes.
- Two series regulars announced exits for potential season 14: Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver) are not expected to return if the show is renewed, with reports citing budget cuts as a likely cause. This was reported by Deadline and echoed by multiple outlets in April 2025.
- A third cast member, Michael Bradway (Jack Damon), was also said to be leaving ahead of season 14 to take on a new project, though producers left open the possibility of a future guest or return. This development was covered by E! News in July 2025 and noted in relation to the other departures.
- Following these departures, outlets highlighted ongoing cast shakeups for Chicago Fire as the series eyes Season 14 renewal, with industry trades tracking the broader trend of budget-driven cast changes across the franchise.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official statements from NBC or the show’s producers and summarize any impact on the current/new season’s storytelling, plus potential new cast additions.