Big changes are coming to Firehouse 51! Brandon Larracuente is joining the cast of Chicago Fire as a series regular ahead of the show’s highly anticipated Season 14.
This casting update comes in the wake of two major exits: Daniel Kyri (Darren Ritter) and Jake Lockett (Sam Carver), both of whom will not be returning next season. The departure of these fan-favorite characters was not hinted at in the Season 13 finale, so how their stories will be wrapped up remains a mystery. Interestingly, both actors originally joined the show as recurring characters before being promoted to series regulars.
🌟 Who Is Brandon Larracuente?
Brandon Larracuente is no stranger to drama series. He most recently starred in On Call, a Prime Video series executive produced by Chicago Fire creator Dick Wolf. Although On Call was Wolf’s first streaming drama, the show will not be returning for a second season.
Larracuente’s other notable roles include appearances in:
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The Good Doctor
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13 Reasons Why
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Party of Five
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Bloodline
He is represented by Global Artists Agency, A Management, and Goodman Genow Schenkman.
🔥 What’s Next for Chicago Fire?
Produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, Chicago Fire will return in Fall 2025 alongside Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. as part of NBC’s One Chicago Wednesday lineup. Executive producers include Dick Wolf, Andrea Newman, Peter Jankowski, Reza Tabrizi, and Matt Whitney.
In even more exciting news for fans, Wolf Entertainment and USG Audio are launching the official One Chicago podcast. Starting this fall, the weekly show will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the franchise, with interviews from cast, writers, producers, and crew from all three series — every Thursday.
