When it was first announced that Rome Flynn was leaving Chicago Fire,

the explanation regarding his exit was unclear. Some thought it was

connected to his casting as Frank Lucas in Godfather of Harlem season

4. However, Flynn finally cleared up the rumors about his departure from the NBC procedural drama during an interview with Deadline in August 2024. The actor explained:

“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. 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.”So, Flynn leaving Chicago Fire seemingly just happened without any clear explanation. Since Derrick Gibson’s fate was left up in the air following his final episode, though, the door remains open for Flynn’s return. Hopefully, the actor will find time in his schedule to reprise his role in the cast of Chicago Fire season 13, even if it’s just for an episode or two.