‘Chicago Fire’ Boss Teases ‘Tension’ Between Stellaride, Jesse Spencer’s Return and Kara Killmer and Alberto Rosende’s Emotional Exits
12.01.2024 - 01:01
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Emily Longeretta Season 12 of “Chicago Fire” may be a shortened season, but it’s going to be an emotional rollercoaster, according to executive producer Andrea Newman. In a new interview with Variety, Newman — who became the sole showrunner this season after previously serving as co-showrunner with Derek Haas — teased that the new season “really jumps out with a bang, literally.” With both Alberto Rosende and Kara Killmer, who portray Blake Gallo and Sylvie Brett, respectively, exiting the series this year, and the return of Taylor Kinney’s Kelly Severide, nothing is off limits. In the Season 11 finale, Casey (Jesse Spencer) proposed to Sylvie — who is wearing a ring in the below photo, for what it’s worth — Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) left town to go find her husband and Mouch (Christian Stolte) was left bleeding out in the hospital after being hit by shrapnel during a call.
Season 12, premiering on Jan. 17 at 9 p.m. ET, will pick up six months after the last episode.
Read Variety‘s full Q&A with Newman below. Heading into the premiere, we have a character leaving and an update on Mouch. On a scale of 0 to Leslie Shay’s death, how emotionally prepared should audiences be? I would prepare for level 10 out of 10.
There’s a lot going on and it really jumps out with a bang, literally. It’s quite a rollercoaster ride. All of these actors who have been waiting to jump back in and just bring it with everything they have, they’ve been at the top of their game.
It’s a great episode and lots of emotion. Was the vibe different on set this time around, coming back post-strike after such a long break? It was. I think buzzy is the world I’d use! Plus, having Taylor back was a thrill for everybody, and he was as jazzed as can be.