Dermot Mulroney Looks Great in Chicago Police Chief Uniform, But I’m Really Going to Miss Boden
Chicago Fire is coming back to the TV schedule in 2024, and Firehouse 51 is going to look a little different. After it was announced that Eamonn Walker would be leaving the NBC drama after playing Chief Wallace Boden since the beginning of the series, the question was who would replace him. Boden was hoping David Eigenberg’s Christopher Hermann would follow in his footsteps, but Dermot Mulroney will be stepping in as Chief Dom Pascal in Season 13. While Mulroney looks great in uniform, I can’t help but miss Boden.
The One Chicago series has added a bunch of new stars, which isn’t too surprising given the show’s run time. Chicago Fire, in particular, has seen a “constant turnover” of actors over the past few seasons. Saying goodbye to fan favorites and welcoming new faces isn’t any easier, though. Still, I’m excited to see Dermot Mulroney join the fray, and these new stills from NBC’s Chief Pascal showrunner: I have to say, Mulroney can definitely work in a sheriff’s uniform, no doubt about it. And it’ll be interesting to see him join the other 51, who are probably missing Boden. And they’re not the only ones. The new season hasn’t even premiered yet, and I’m already hoping he’ll show up soon. What I miss most about Boden is his fatherly presence, which is evident when he’s protective of those who work under him. Overall, he’s a force on the show.
While Eamonn Walker won’t be returning as a regular cast member in Season 13, there’s still a chance he could pop up, especially since Boden will still be working on Chicago. Honestly, I’d be surprised if Eamonn Walker never returned to the show, and I’d be disappointed if he didn’t. The British actor is the latest star to leave Chicago Fire, and he’s the third to leave in just Season 12, after Alberto Rosende and Kara Killmer. With all the other character changes, Boden’s departure feels particularly disappointing. Eamonn Walker is a series regular, and the show wouldn’t be the same without him. Still, at the very least, it feels like the team will be in good hands with Pascal: Since Boden could return to Fire, I wonder what discussions the producers have had about using him in the future. It would be great if he became a regular guest star. But of course, there’s still room for Dermot Mulroney’s Chief Pascal to shine. Here’s hoping the show gives fans a healthy dose of Pascal while also featuring Boden at some point in the future.
Chicago Fire Season 13 premieres Wednesday, September 25 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. In the meantime, stream previous episodes of the series with a Peacock subscription.
