The Real Reason Daniel Kyri And Jake Lockett Left Chicago Fire

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In simpler terms, the world of Chicago Fire is constantly seeing characters come and go, and the latest exits from the show’s cast appear to be a cost-cutting measure. The series, along with Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., hasn’t been renewed by NBC for the 2025-2026 season yet, and it seems reducing the large group of actors might help secure another season.

If “Chicago Fire” secures a Season 14, it seems that both Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett may be parting ways with the show. Unfortunately, this might not be an isolated case, as other long-time cast members may either depart or have reduced screen time to accommodate budget cuts. Darren Ritter, played by Daniel Kyri, is one of the few openly gay characters on the show, joining the series in Season 7 and forming a Three Musketeers-like bond with Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende), who has already left, and Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith), a staple character in the series.

Since season 11, Lockett portrays the character Sam Carver, who was recently promoted to a series regular role in season 13. He’s played a crucial part in the show as it navigates the void left by Matt Casey (Jesse Spencer)’s departure. Romantically involved with Violet, their relationship has been complicated due to her past with Evan Hawkins (Jimmy Nicholas), creating obstacles along the way. Meanwhile, Darren remains present, albeit more in the background during season 13, while Sam has already left the series.

Sam Carver has already been functionally written out of Chicago Fire

For a number of weeks now, fans of “Chicago Fire” have been without the character Sam Carver on screen, as he has been temporarily removed from the show for plot reasons. Throughout Season 13, Sam and Violet have grappled with the difficulties in their relationship, and it appears that they are on shaky ground. Violet has come to understand her feelings for Sam only after their relationship has faltered, whereas Sam’s efforts to fill the void left by Violet with his former girlfriend Tori (Holly Hinchliffe) have led him to fall back into old, destructive patterns of behavior.

Tori asks Sam to come back to Austin because he won’t be judged there and will be respected. However, Sam refuses and leaves Tori on her own, even though he continues to drink excessively. Violet finds him drunk and realizes he needs to get sober again. He then checks into rehab, and Violet copes with her unrequited feelings for Sam by writing a letter about them.

Sam is set to return to work before the series concludes, while Violet is currently dating a lawyer named Flynn Calhoun (Steven Strait). However, it seems like their past relationship may not be completely resolved? There might be more developments before Sam leaves Chicago permanently at the end of the season, or has that possibility already passed? We’ll discover the answer when Sam completes his remaining work in “Chicago Fire.

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2025-04-22 02:59