Are we heading back to Firehouse 51?
Chicago Fire fans have been waiting patiently for news on season 12, and while filming is still on a break due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, we have just got an update when it comes to the show’s cast.
It has now been officially confirmed that Taylor Kinney will return as Kelly Severide, after the star took a temporary leave of absence since January 2023, dealing with a personal matter.
He will be back in the 12th season of the show, which is part of the One Chicago universe which also includes the Chicago PD and Chicago Med spin-offs.
Will there be a Chicago Fire season 12?
Have no fear: Chicago Fire will definitely be coming back for a 12th season, and both Chicago PD and Chicago Med are set to return as well.
With Dick Wolf’s One Chicago universe continuing on stronger than ever, it’s possible that more crossovers could soon be heading our way in future seasons. In fact, we’d say it’s a given.
We will keep this page updated with all the latest news on Chicago Fire season 12 when we hear more.
Chicago Fire season 12 release date speculation: When could it air?
As is often the case with procedurals of this nature, Chicago Fire usually returns to us in the autumn each year, but due to the strike organised by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, season 12 has been pushed back to an unspecified time.
If we had to take a guess, it appears that new episodes probably won’t arrive on our screens until 2024 at the very earliest, and that’s only if the unions involved are satisfied some time soon.
Longtime fans will recall that similar delays impacted the franchise in 2020, when production ground to a halt thanks to Covid-related issues.
Chicago Fire season 12 cast: Who could return?
Chicago Fire fans can expect to see the following stars return in season 12:
- David Eigenberg as Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann
- Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz
- Miranda Rae Mayo as Lt Stella Kidd
- Kara Killmer’s return as Sylvie Brett
- Alberto Rosende as Blake Gallo
- Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter
- Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami
- Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide
Christian Stolte’s future with the show is now in question following the events of season 11’s dramatic finale. Randall “Mouch” McHolland appeared to be recovering from his gunshot injury until Herrmann suddenly saw him flatline in hospital as blood soaked through his blanket.
While he could still pull through, this wouldn’t be the first time that the writers have killed off a major character on this show.
Taylor Kinney’s future as Kelly Severide was previously also in doubt, after the star took a temporary leave of absence. However, it has now been reported he will indeed be back at the start of season 12.
Is there a trailer for Chicago Fire season 12?
Fans waiting for new footage of Chicago Fire season 12 might be waiting for quite some time. New promotional materials won’t be released while the strikes are still going on, but once that is settled, a season 12 trailer could arrive as soon as winter 2023, or perhaps early 2024, depending on how things go.
