Chicago Fire<\/em><\/a> fans want to know if they\u2019ve seen the last of actor Eamonn Walker<\/strong>, after his character, Wallace \u200bBoden, seemingly departed the show at the end of season 12.<\/p>\n Fans might have known something was up when in episode \u200b9, Boden took a leave of absence from Firehouse 51 due to personal family matters involving stepson, James. He left Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney<\/strong>) in charge but returned for the show\u2019s finale.<\/p>\n Boden returned for the final episode of season 12 and after witnessing an incredible act of bravery at a construction site collapse, he told his team his planned to officially run for Deputy Commissioner.<\/p>\n Chicago Fire<\/em> executive producer Andrea Newman<\/strong> told TV Insider<\/em><\/a> ahead of the season finale, \u201cBoden has been managing a lot of change at home (with his stepson James) and at 51, and learned a lot while doing it, including about himself.\u201d<\/p>\n She added, \u201cA shocking incident in the finale will highlight what it means to him to be a leader, and everyone close to him will be impacted in a huge way by the decision he makes.\u201d<\/p>\n Boden is alive and well, he\u2019s just taking on a new career path that has resulted in him no longer being a full-time cast member on the show. He is expected to return in a recurring status going forward. Eamonn has not said why he is leaving Chicago Fire<\/em> as a series regular.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we all said to Eamonn, we are not really letting you go, ever. You will always be stuck with us because we love you too much to say goodbye,\u201d Andrea told Deadline<\/em><\/a> on May 22, 2024, after the season finale aired.<\/p>\n The British actor has been there from the show\u2019s very first episode when it premiered on NBC in October 2012.<\/p>\n His character of Boden started out as the Battalion Chief of Firehouse 51 and was a 30-year veteran who worked alongside Kelly\u2019s late father, Benny Severide, in the department.<\/p>\n \u201cEamonn was the first actor cast on Chicago Fire<\/em>, and we knew once he said yes, that we were off and running. His character Chief Wallace Boden was the undisputed leader of Firehouse 51 and, off-screen, Eamonn has filled the same role with our ensemble cast,\u201d Dick told Deadline<\/em><\/a> on May 22, 2024, the same day the season 12 finale aired.<\/p>\n E.P. Andrea told the outlet, \u201cThere is some talk in the finale about who would take over for Boden if he were to leave, and Boden\u2019s thoughts surprise everyone, most especially the person he chooses. Like you say, those are some very big shoes to fill, and I think whoever might come into that role would have to lead in a very different way than Boden did. There\u2019s no replacing Chief Boden, or Eamonn Walker.<\/p>\n She added, \u201cEamonn is the most big-hearted, passionate, hard-working and dedicated actor (and human) I know, and he is like a father to every cast member and crew member of this team. He is loved like no other. Any change in his position on Fire is going to be like an earthquake coming through. The vibe on set for the finale was just, hold onto Eamonn as tight as you can. Every minute with him is a gift.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow Was \u200bBoden Written Out \u200bof the \u2018Chicago Fire\u2019 Season 12 Finale?<\/h2>\n
Is Chicago Fire\u2019s Boden Character Gone for Good?<\/h2>\n
How Long Has Eamonn Walker Starred on \u2018Chicago Fire?\u2019<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>What Did Creator Dick Wolf and Executive Producer Andrea Newman Say About Eamonn\u2019s Departure?<\/h2>\n