The state of Taylor Kinney’s Chicago Fire future has been fluctuating
for a couple of seasons now, but one recent update has reassured me
that Kelly Severide is here to stay (at least, for season 13).
NBC’s procedural drama is heading into its 13th season in the fall of 2024, and Kinney is set to reprise his role as Severide in the upcoming episodes. The actor’s role in Chicago Fire was previously up in the air. However, perhaps we can finally stop worrying about Severide joining the long list of One Chicago characters not returning in 2024.
Four Chicago Fire actors exited the TV show in season 12 alone. From Kara Killmer’s Sylvie Brett in episode 6 to Eamonn Walker’s Chief Boden leaving Chicago Fire in the finale, it’s been a rough year for fans. Losing another original cast member might be too much for them to handle (I know it would be for me). So, knowing that Severide isn’t going anywhere when Chicago Fire season 13 premieres is a huge relief.
Why There Have Been Concerns Over Taylor Kinney’s Future In Chicago Fire
Kinney Has Been Absent From Several Episodes
Towards the end of Chicago Fire season 11, NBC announced that Taylor Kinney was taking a leave of absence from the series. The report claimed that the actor was dealing with a “personal matter.” As a result, from episode 15 until the season 11 finale, Kinney didn’t appear, making episode 14 the last time viewers saw him during the season. To explain Kinney’s absence, Severide was invited to an OFI training camp in Alabama. However, because he didn’t return for the finale, the writers had to further excuse why Severide had been gone for so long.
