Firehouse 51 is losing another one of its own. Eamonn Walker is stepping down as a series regular for season 13 of Chicago Fire. He will still recur in the series as .
Starring Walker, Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Christian Stolte, Joe Minoso, Miranda Rae Mayo, Daniel Kyri, and Hanako Greensmith, the Chicago Fire series follows the first responders of Chicago’s Firehouse 51.
His exit will be explained in the season 12 finale, which will air later this month. Walker has starred as Battalion Chief Wallace Boden in the NBC drama since its beginning in 2012.
Deadline shared the following about Walker’s exit:
While there have been multiple cast changes of late on OneChicago, we understand that the decision to step back was his own. The Boden character is still very much alive and well, sources said, and Walker is expected to return to the show in a recurring capacity in the future.
Fans will find more clarity regarding what’s been happening with Boden and his plans moving forward in the Season 12 finale “Never Say Goodbye” airing on May 22. The character has been on a short leave of absence due to personal family matters leaving Severide (Taylor Kinney) in charge but will return for the finale.
Chicago Fire has been renewed for a 13th season, which is expected to debut in the fall.
What do you think? Are you shocked by Walker’s exit from Chicago Fire? Are you glad he will still recur on the NBC drama?
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