As Chicago Fire Casts Station 19 Vet As New Fire Chief, I’m More Relieved Than Ever That Boden Can Still Come Back

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As a long-time fan of Chicago Fire and a dedicated follower of the One Chicago universe, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension as we approach the premiere of Season 13. The departure of Wallace Boden left a large void at Firehouse 51, and the announcement that Dermot Mulroney would be joining the cast as the new Chief Dom Pascal has brought both intrigue and some trepidation.

Chicago Fire concluded its twelfth season this past spring, leaving viewers pondering who would succeed Wallace Boden as Chief at Firehouse 51 after his promotion. Initially, it appeared Herrmann was the front-runner for the position. However, a surprising turn of events unfolded when it became public that One Chicago was planning to bring in a new face for the role. Now, an actor from Station 19 has been announced for this part, bringing valuable experience from ABC’s firefighting series. Get ready, fans, as Dermot Mulroney joins Chicago Fire in Season 13 of the 2024 TV lineup! This news brings me immense joy, knowing that Boden isn’t leaving permanently.

Dermot Mulroney will become a regular in the thirteenth season of “Chicago Fire,” joining the cast as Chief Dom Pascal, aged 51, reports TVLine. This isn’t a promotion from within the Chicago Fire Department; instead, Pascal has served as a Fire Chief in Miami for some time, despite his beginnings being in Chicago. The way he leads is rumored to differ from how Boden managed the firehouse in the past. Whether this difference will prove beneficial or detrimental following last season’s hint of introducing “new blood” remains to be determined.

Mulroney’s role on the show is marked as a regular character, but there’s a chance he might not stick around permanently. If Chief Herrmann gets promoted to captain and successfully passes the examination to advance to Battalion chief, he could take over, leading to an open position for a new officer on Engine. This situation could bring about several intriguing possibilities, one of which is that a new character would join the team.

My initial thought upon hearing that Peter Mulroney will be appearing as a guest star in “Chicago Fire” Season 13 was that I’m thrilled Eamonn Walker’s character is still part of the show. With Mulroney’s past role as Chief Boden, I’m eager to witness how their contrasting leadership styles clash or complement each other. The transition from Boden to the new chief, Dom Pascal, could be more seamless if viewers see Boden still present. Mulroney and Walker have the potential to create compelling scenes together – whether as allies or adversaries – making this development an exciting prospect for me. Overall, I’m hopeful about Mulroney’s return to the series.

It’s yet to be determined which other cast modifications will occur during Season 13. After Brett’s departure, Fire swiftly introduced a new paramedic partner for Violet, and I’m eagerly anticipating the hints of Kylie joining Truck 81 coming to fruition. Additionally, there’s the question of Damon’s future with 51 following the shocking revelation in the Season 12 finale that he is Severide’s half-brother. Up until now, Damon has been an integral member of 81, but considering Severide’s previous surprise sibling didn’t last long, I wonder if Damon will stick around for the long term.

Luckily, fans won’t have to wait much longer to watch Dermot Mulroney on Chicago Fire: He’ll be making an appearance on Wednesday, September 25 at 9 p.m. ET, sandwiched between Chicago Med at 8 p.m. and Chicago P.D. at 10 p.m., both on NBC. With these early September return dates, the Chicago Fire Department trio will be the first of Dick Wolf’s nine-show universe to come back on air in the fall.

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2024-07-26 00:37