Chicago Fire<\/em><\/a> has weathered multiple cast exits ahead of season 15 \u2014 but is Taylor Kinney<\/strong> <\/a>returning to the show?<\/p>\n As season 14 of the hit NBC series came to an end in early 2026, Deadline<\/em> confirmed that Kinney, 45, secured a new deal to keep<\/a> leading Chicago Fire<\/em> as Kelly Severide. Negotiations began after One Chicago \u2014 the TV universe which includes Chicago Fire, Chicago Med<\/em> and Chicago P.D.<\/em> \u2014 were renewed for more seasons. The outlet noted that Kinney was the last of the group to close his deal.<\/p>\n Kinney is an OG cast member, making his first appearance<\/a> when the show debuted in 2012. He previously stepped back for a temporary \u201cleave of absence\u201d during season 11 in January 2023. On screen, Severide went to Alabama to help participate in an arson investigation training program.<\/p>\n A source close to production told Us<\/em><\/a> at the time that Kinney was leaving to deal with a personal matter. Kinney ultimately returned to Chicago Fire for the start of season 12 later that year.<\/p>\n The One Chicago<\/em> franchise has made headlines over the years as cast members often come and go across all three shows. Before season 15 of Chicago Fire<\/em>, multiple outlets confirmed that Joe Mi\u00f1oso<\/strong> was leaving the hit NBC series, but he is still expected to appear in several episodes when the show returns.<\/p>\n Showrunner Andrea Newman<\/strong> also exited after spending more than a decade<\/a> behind the scenes.<\/p>\n Newman, who worked on Chicago Fire for its entire 14-season run, confirmed her departure in April, with co-executive producer Victor Teran taking over the role. Newman joined Chicago Fire after the pilot as co-executive producer before being promoted to executive producer. She was then named co-showrunner and became the sole showrunner in 2023.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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