Chief Boden is leaving Chicago Fire, but why? Explained: Eamonn Walker's | @Entertainment360degree

Firehouse 51 is set to lose a long-standing member as aan Walker is departing from Chicago Fire after 12 Seasons aan Walker has been a staple of Chicago Fire since its debut in 2012 playing the role of Wallace Bowden the revered fire chief initially Bowden served as battalion chief of Battalion 25 before advancing to Deputy District Chief in the 10th season currently his character is in the running for the deputy fire commissioner position contending with Chief Robinson played by Laura Allen additionally Bowden has appeared on the spin-off series Chicago PD and Chicago Med on May 7th it was reported that the 61-year-old British actor would be stepping away from the firefighter drama sources indicated that while bowden's character remains alive and well Walker is expected to make recurring appearances in the future in season 12 episode 9 titled something about her Bowden took a leave of absence from Firehouse 51 to assist his stepson James amidst The Fallout of his mother's imprisonment at that time the duration of bowden's Hiatus was unclear but it is now apparent that this storyline may be linked to Walker's upcoming exit Walker's final episode will be the season 12 finale Never Say Goodbye scheduled to air on May 22nd 2024 this episode we see Bowden making a pivotal decision that influences the Deputy Commissioner race additionally a tense emergency call Will stir painful memories for characters Carver and Damon while much faces difficulties adjusting to changes in the truck the specific reasons for aan Walker's departure as a series regular remain undisclosed however showrunner Andrea Newman recently suggested in an interview that bowden's exit aligns with his character's natural storyline progression Newman explained that Bowden has been dealing with significant changes both personally and professionally learning a great deal in the process a dramatic event in the finale will underscore the essence of leadership for Bowden significantly affecting those around around him Walker's departure is part of a broader wave of cast changes this season Cara Kilmer exited her role as Sylvie Brett in episode 6 after her character married Matthew Casey played by Jesse Spencer Alberto rosen's character Blake Gallow also left in the season 12 premiere additionally Taylor Kenny took a sudden leave of absence resulting in his character seide being absent for several episodes in the current season following Walker's exit the show will continue with four original firefighters Taylor Kenny David anenberg Joe minoso and Christian stal

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Length: 2min 43sec (163 seconds)

Published: Thu May 23 2024