Jake Lockett, who brought a fiery charm to Sam Carver on Chicago Fire, has officially exited the show—and he did it in the most surprising way possible. Not only did his character wrap up a tense arc in Season 13, but the actor also surprised fans with a real-life twist: he got married in a secret Hawaiian elopement just days after production wrapped.
The news caught fans off-guard. Lockett and actress Dominique Domingo exchanged vows at a quiet waterfall ceremony in Kauai, with just close family and a photographer present. Their simple, nature-themed wedding stood i
Offscreen, Lockett’s absence will leave a big gap. Sam Carver had grown from a complicated addition to a fully integrated member of the team. His chemistry with the rest of the house—especially Kidd—was one of the highlights of the last few seasons. Fans are hopeful he may return for a guest appearance, especially considering how open-ended his departure was.
His unexpected wedding and graceful exit show that, like Carver, Jake Lockett does things his own way—and that’s part of why fans fell for him.
