24 One Chicago Actor & Characters Coming Back To Fire, PD, & Med In 2026

Published Sep 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Cher Thompson is a Senior Staff Writer at Screen Rant, where she covers everything from explosive reality TV moments to cast interviews about the twists and turns of scripted dramas. With a background in creative writing, marketing, and teaching, Cher knows how to spot both the storytelling genius and the guilty pleasures in pop culture. Her work blends wit with insight, making readers feel like they’re chatting with a friend who just happens to know way too much about TV. The One Chicago franchise has long been one of the most consistent on the air, but NBC's windy city procedurals are all facing cast shakeups as their next seasons come into view. While there are several big stars in the franchise who will be returning to their shows, some of the big names of the One Chicago world will be leaving their shows behind during the hiatus or early into the next seasons. With Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. all facing casting changes as their next seasons forge ahead, there could be some new faces to adjust to. Early on in the hiatus, it was confirmed that the main stars of the One Chicago shows would be returning to their series, with actors like Taylor Kinney, S. Epatha Makerson, and Jason Beghe all set to come back for the next seasons in the franchise. Still, there are a few actors who are choosing to depart from their roles, which leaves open spots for new faces and different stories to come into play. The One Chicago franchise may not look much different when it returns for the fall, but learning who's coming back may help temper viewers' overall expectations. Chicago Fire Season 15 Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide NBC (via MovieStillsDb) As one of the main characters in Chicago Fire, Taylor Kinney returning as Kelly Severide in the show's fifteenth season was a must. The Chicago Fire season 14 finale placed Severide trapped in a devastating explosion and issuing a mayday call, while in his personal life, being faced with a life-changing decision. The upcoming season is likely to explore Severide's future leadership role with Firehouse 51, where he's likely to continue. Miranda Rae Mayo as Stella Kidd Throughout Chicago Fire season 14, Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) spent her time finding a sense of balance between her career and her personal life. With Kidd and Severide welcoming their foster son Isaiah back into their lives, Kidd took on another new role. The season finale also saw Kidd in the explosion that ended the season, but it's more than likely that she'll find her way out with Severide, ready to take on the new struggles of 51. David Eigenberg as Christoper Herrmann © NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection With one of the most pleasant Chicago Fire season 14 finale storylines, Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) renewed his vows with his wife Cindy, but their celebration was overshadowed by the disaster that came into play next. As Herrmann spent the majority of the season contemplating his legacy with Firehouse 51, he may continue to try to figure out what comes next throughout Chicago Fire season 15. Christian Stolte as Randall “Mouch” McHolland CBS (via MoviesStillsDb) Randall "Mouch" McHolland (Christian Stolte) spent most of Chicago Fire season 14 thinking about his life from a distance as he worked on a memoir, and his appearance in the coming season could see a lot of the same consideration. While he was among the firefighters caught in the disaster, Mouch and his long-standing friendship with Herrmann are expected to be continued parts of the coming season. Daniel Kyri as Darren Ritter NBC Another firefighter among the masses that responded to the structure fire that culminated in the massive explosion, Darren Ritter (Daniel Kyri) was an important part of Firehouse 51 throughout the season. While he didn't have a major storyline to come to grips with during the Chicago Fire season 14 finale, the upcoming season could see him stepping into leadership with cast movement. Hanako Greensmith as Violet Mikami While Violet Mikami (Hanako Greensmith) spent the majority of the Chicago Fire season 14 finale helping with the Herrmann vow renewal, she was also attempting to strengthen her bond with Novak and Vasquez. With Violet's confidence growing throughout the season, her work as a paramedic is likely to be highlighted throughout the next season, especially with cast shake ups hitting the franchise and leaving some storylines unstable. Jocelyn Hudon as Lyla Novak NBC Lyla Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) spent the majority of Chicago Fire season 14 navigating some tough personal issues, with her family coming into play as the season entered its second half. Coming into the upcoming season on more solid ground, Novak's personal healing may be exactly what keeps her going as she moves into the next phase of her career and continues to strengthen her partnership with Violet. Brandon Larracuente as Sal Vasquez NBC While Sal Vasquez (Brandon Larracuente) spent his time throughout Chicago Fire season 14 trying to figure out his path forward, his story ended up in a way that could push him toward a potential career with the Chicago Police Department, which could lead to another crossover character. During the coming season, Vasquez will likely explore that avenue and consider what's coming next. Joe Minoso as Joe Cruz Cruz (Joe Minoso) spent the finale of Chicago Fire season 14 worrying about his family, but the real worry began when he encountered the catastrophic final moments of the season that left him headed toward disaster. As Cruz and his wife Chloe just found out they're expecting twins, his storyline in the early episodes of Chicago Fire season 15 is expected to be about his path forward, as Minioso will be leaving the series in the coming season. Chicago P.D. Season 14 Jason Beghe as Hank Voight NBC (via MovieStillsDb) Chicago P.D. season 13 saw Voight (Jason Beghe) at yet another moral crossroads, which is typical for the long-running character. After taking justice into his own hands during a pursuit, Voight was left blurring the line between staying on the right side of the law and taking personal vengeance on another. Chicago P.D. season 14 will likely see Voight's consequences, if there are any, as he moves forward. Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess NBC After spending the finale helping manage the fallout from the Imani investigation, Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) may finally be able to find some stability during Chicago P.D. season 14. Within her relationship with Ruzek and otherwise, Burgess has had a tough road and a ton of personal upheaval, which could make her upcoming season interesting if there's slightly less happening than usual. Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek NBC via MovieStillsDB Adam Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) spent the emotionally charged finale of Chicago P.D. season 13 involved with Burgess as they worked to save Shari's life as it hung in the balance. Looking ahead, Ruzek's relationship with Burgess will definitely be a major part of his future on the series, as well as his continuously evolving career in intelligence, which could take steps forward in the coming season. Benjamin Levy Aguilar as Dante Torres Chicago P.D. season 13 saw Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) remaining a hugely important member of the intelligence team, and throughout the finale, his help with the Imani case was a huge part of its resolution. Moving into the next season, Torres' story is likely to continue to watch his growth as leadership opportunities come up for him within the team. Arienne Mandi as Eva Imani NBC Eva Imani (Arienne Mandi) was a huge part of the Chicago P.D. season 13 finale after the heartbreaking attempt she made to reconnect with her sister Shari after years led to the reveal of just how emotionally manipulative her sister's abductor had been through the years. The emotional finale set up a massive shift for Imani in the coming season, which is likely to explore her difficult emotions after the revelation. Amy Morton as Trudy Platt While Trudy (Amy Morton) wasn't a massive piece of the season finale, her role on Chicago P.D. is always a steady presence for the series. Anchoring the district, it's likely that Trudy's role within the coming season will probably be similar to what it's been in the past, keeping tabs on what's going on and helping the Intelligence unit move through their work with ease. LaRoyce Hawkins as Kevin Atwater As one of the most dependable detectives within the Intelligence unit, Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) has been a massive part of Chicago P.D. throughout its run, but all good things must come to an end. With Atwater leaving Chicago P.D. in the early episodes of the coming season, it's likely that the character's storyline will wrap up with a fitting goodbye as his time on the show comes to a close. Jesse Lee Soffer Returning to Direct After starring on Chicago P.D. as Jay Halstead for years, Jesse Lee Soffer left the series during its tenth season and went on to venture into other avenues. While he's since returned to the series as Halstead for a few episodes, his return during Chicago P.D. season 14 will be behind the camera, as Soffer will be directing an episode early in the season, specifically the episode where Atwater will exit the series. Chicago Med Season 12 Steven Weber as Dean Archer Credit: NBC After enduring one of the most eventful finales in One Chicago history, Dean Archer (Steven Weber) is poised to have an interesting season. Throughout the Chicago Med season 11 finale, Archer had to deal with a hospital lockdown where he was taken hostage by an armed fugitive. By episode's end. Archer and Hannah had finally talked about their feelings and welcomed a daughter. Chicago Med season 12 is likely to be a whole different ballgame for Archer. Jessy Schram as Hannah Asher Credit: NBC Chicago Med season 11's finale was focused on Hannah (Jessy Schram) as she was in active labor while the hospital was in lockdown and a fugitive had Archer held hostage. Trying to focus on helping a patient, Hannah became one herself and eventually gave birth to her daughter, Mabel. Archer and Asher's relationship finally met a long-awaited feelings confession, which is sure to be something that comes into play during Chicago Med season 12. Luke Mitchell as Mitch Ripley NBC via MovieStillsDB Chicago Med season 11 finished off on an interesting note for Mitch Ripley (Luke Mitchell), who learned about Lenox's devastating diagnosis and reaffirmed his feelings for her anyway. Committing to a future with Lenox, Ripley's storyline throughout Chicago Med season 12 is likely to focus on his work and their relationship as her condition progresses, which could become incredibly difficult to watch. Sarah Ramos as Caitlin Lenox NBC Caitlin Lenox's story within the Chicago Med season 11 finale reached its peak as she finally opened up about her illness to Ripley, which gave her a rare moment of hope in the way he committed himself to her. While Lenox' GSS diagnosis is fatal, and something that's likely to come up consistently throughout Chicago Med season 12, her storyline may also move beyond her illness and into her career path. Darren Barnet as John Frost The Chicago Med season 11 finale saw John Frost (Darren Barnet) facing intense personal loss when his father died after the two were finally able to share a moment of reconciliation. It's likely that Frost's storyline throughout Chicago Med season 12 will have something to do with his grief, especially considering the character has quickly become a fan favorite on the series. S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin MovieStillsDB Managing crisis after crisis throughout Chicago Med season 11, Sharon Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) has long been the clean up crew for the series, regardless of what's happening with the doctors, nurses, and patients she has to oversee. It's likely that her personal life will continue to see struggles, but Sharon will continuously deal with the issues behind the scenes as Gaffney faces new obstacles. Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles ©NBC / Courtesy MovieStillsDB Entering the season facing uncertainty about his professional future after his work was called into question, Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt) had a tough time throughout Chicago Med season 11. As he continued doing what he loves despite the pressure, it's likely that Chicago Med season 12 will see Charles doing the same, facing professional concerns as he continues to succeed in his career. Chicago Fire Release Date October 10, 2012 Network NBC Chicago Fire follows the lives of firefighters, rescue squad members, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 in Chicago as they face professional and personal challenges, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and resilience. Chicago Med Release Date November 17, 2015 Network NBC Chicago Med is a medical drama series that explores the high-stakes environment of a bustling Chicago hospital. Set against the backdrop of chaotic emergency room scenarios, the series follows a team of dedicated doctors and nurses as they confront challenging cases inspired by real-world issues, while navigating complex relationships. Chicago P.D. Release Date January 8, 2014 Network NBC Showrunner Derek Haas Directors Nick Gomez, Eriq La Salle, Carl Seaton, Fred Berner, Vincent Misiano, Bethany Rooney, Rohn Schmidt, Sanford Bookstaver, John Hyams, Nicole Rubio, Terry Miller, Takashi Doscher, Brenna Malloy, Lisa Robinson, Marc Roskin, Charles S. Carroll, David Rodriguez, Holly Dale, John Polson, Lin Oeding, Mykelti Williamson, Paul McCrane, Alik Sakharov, Charlotte Brändström Cast Marina Squerciati Kim Burgess A spinoff of Chicago Fire, this police procedural drama follows the detectives and the uniformed patrol officers of the Chicago Police Department as they work to crack cases and put criminals behind bars.