Four months after confirming the news, Rome was recently quizzed about

his exit once more in an interview with Deadline. Asked if he had left Chicago

Fire to land his latest role in Godfather of Harlem, the actor said: “They

were not connected at all. I did not leave that show for this one. Everything just happened to turn out that way.

“It’s like you have your people but you won’t be with all of them forever. Sometimes, you meet a new person and you connect. I loved my time there. I love the cast and the crew and I miss them a lot,” he continued.

Rome Flynn in Chicago Fire
The actor was written out of the series after six episodes
“But we all have our own journeys, and I’m grateful for that opportunity. Now, I’m excited and grateful for this opportunity because it’s giving me the chance to step into a life like I’ve never done before.”

It was in April that Rome first released a statement about his exit to Variety. “Just like all the fans, I was sad to see Gibson leave. He was a character I very much enjoyed playing,” the star said.