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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?
Boden has to come back he is the best
It such a shame to see so many regular and we’ll liked characters leaving the show. The chief will be missed but good to know he will appear from time to time
Why are all these Regulars leaving the show, what’s going on at Chicago Fire, it just won’t be the same with our all of them.
Why are all these Regulars leaving the show, what’s going on at Chicago Fire, it just won’t be the same with our all of them.
The show won’t be the same without him. He’s a huge part of that show. I hope all is well with him and his family.
Oh my Goodness…It is not going to be the same without him.
Firehouse 51 without Chief Boden?? Unthinkable.