Chicago Fire: Season 13; KaDee Strickland Joins NBC Series, Jake Lockett Promoted

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Chicago Fire has added another cast member. KaDee Strickland (Private Practice, above) will star as the estranged wife of the Fire Chief on the NBC first-responder drama. According to TV Line, she will recur in the series. Dermot Mulroney joined the NBC series as Chief Dom Pascal last month.

Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Daniel Kyri, Hanako Greensmith, and Jocelyn Hudon star in Chicago Fire, which returns to NBC on September 25th.

Chicago Fire TV series on NBC: Jake Lockett

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TV Line also reports that Jake Lockett (above) is being promoted to series regular status for season 13. Lockett joined the NBC series in a recurring role in the 11th season premiere.

Appearing in 33 episodes, his Sam Carver character has played a significant role in several storylines, including a romance with Violet. Sam admitted he was in love with her during the season 12 finale.

What do you think? Have you enjoyed this NBC series? Are you excited about Chicago Fire’s cast changes for season 13?

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