‘Chicago Fire’ Will Get a New Chief in Season 13—But It’s Not Who You Think
‘Chicago Fire’ will welcome a new chief when Season 13 premieres, and it’s not the one revealed in last season’s finale—they’re shaking things up.
No, Herrmann (David Eigenberg) won’t be Boden’s (Eamonn Walker) successor for reasons that remain unknown. Sources close to the show reveal that 51’s new chief, Dom Pascal (subject to change), will be an entirely new male character who began his career with CFD but has spent the past decade as chief at Sunny Miami. Dom is described as fun-loving, works well under pressure, and has a different leadership style than Boden. He and his wife have been estranged. Casting for the series regular role is currently underway.
There have been a lot of changes at Firehouse recently, most recently when Walker left his regular role with plans to return in a recurring role in the future. In “Never Say Goodbye,” Boden was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department, opening the door for him to return.
Previously, One Chicago fans said goodbye to Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) after the paramedic married her true love Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer) and moved to Portland with their daughter. Alberto Rosende also left in the first episode of Season 12.
Newcomers also joining include Rome Flynn, Jocelyn Hudon, and Michael Bradway. Bradway has an intriguing storyline to continue when Season 13 returns. In the Season 12 finale, it was revealed that his character Jack Damon is Severide’s (Taylor Kinney) brother. Hudon’s Lizzy Novak is a wild and free spirit who, after a rocky start, settles into the group alongside Violet (Hanako Greensmith). Flynn shocked fans when he left the series after just six episodes, but it was no surprise when he was cast as MGM+’s Godfather of Harlem for the show’s fourth season.
