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Every year, it feels like more and more stars exit Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med (aka, the One Chicago franchise).

Wedding bells ring in Kara Killmer‘s final episode on Chicago Fire. A new promo for the Wednesday, February 28 episode features Matt (Jesse Spencer) and Sylvie’s (Kilmer) wedding in a fish store (yes, a fish store).

The Chicago Fire showrunner is dishing on the hit NBC show’s upcoming 12th season!

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.

Emily Longeretta Kelly Severide is coming back to the firehouse. Taylor Kinney, who left “Chicago Fire” midway through Season 11, will be back for the upcoming 12th season, Variety confirms. It’s not yet determined how many episodes he will appear in.

Writers rooms are opening this week for Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television’s three Chicago dramas for NBC, three FBI dramas for CBS as well as NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU.

Emily Longeretta Eight of Wolf Entertainment/Universal Television writers rooms are opening this week following the end of the writers strike. Additionally, two new showrunners have been named: “Chicago Fire” Season 12 will be run by Andrea Newman, formerly co-showrunner with Derek Haas; and “FBI: International” Season 3 will be run by executive producer Matt Olmstead.

Despite fan speculation, Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney is not going to appear in the season 11 finale. As Deadline previously reported exclusively, the fan favorite who plays Kelly Severide, has been on a leave of absence since January, dealing with a personal matter. Chicago Fire alum Jesse Spencer, who starred as Matt Casey alongside Kinney for 10 seasons, returned earlier this season and will guest star again in the season finale.

The trio of One Chicago shows are returning tonight!

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the Season 10 finale of NBC’s Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire’s season 10 finale is going to be a wild ride — according to co-showrunners Derek Haas and Andrea Newman.

Chicago Fire bosses have teased a dramatic conclusion to the ongoing Violet Mikami and Chief Evan Hawkins romance.MORE: Chicago Fire bosses confirm return of Jesse Spencer for 'chaotic' season 10 finaleExecutive producers Derek Haas and Andrea Newman wouldn't answer questions about whether the pair's controversial romance - Hawkins is paramedic-in-charge Violet's direct report - would continue into season 11, instead only sharing that there will be a "very dangerous situation" the two will be involved in.WATCH: Chicago Fire: Violet questions Hawkins over her awardHanako Greensmith, who plays Violet, joined the cast in season eight for a small role before becoming a recurring character in season nine and then being upped in the break before season ten to a series regular.She has quickly become a beloved member of the cast, and Derek praised the actress for stepping up during recent episodes.Exclusive: Chicago Fire's Hanako Greensmith opens up about Stellaride's weddingMORE: Chicago Fire star Hanako Greensmith teases 'complicated' newcomer amid Violet and Hawkins' romance"We talked to Dick Wolf not too long ago and we are so proud of the whole season," he told HELLO! "It was so tough in terms of production, but our crew is the greatest… and the performances are insane with actors really stepping up in ways we couldn't imagine. The way Hanako has portrayed Violet has been amazing."He also shared that he would love to "put Violet out on her own" for a standalone episode, similar to a recent episode that aired focusing on Chief Boden.

Casey is back!

Chicago Fire showrunners have confirmed the return of Jesse Spencer as Captain Matthew Casey for the season 10 finale.Exclusive: Chicago Fire's Hanako Greensmith opens up about Stellaride's weddingCasey, who left the Chicago Fire Department to move to Oregon and raise his late friend's sons, will make an appearance for the wedding of best friend Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd. But this is Chicago Fire and it won't be plain sailing, with executive producers Derek Haas and Andrea Newman telling HELLO! that the finale will be another "cliffhanger" that will have fans falling off their seats.WATCH: Chicago Fire: Casey say goodbye to Firehouse 51Shooting for the final episode begins on Friday 29 April but Derek and Andrea revealed that everyone is already "so emotional", despite knowing three months ago Jesse was able to commit to the episode."Jesse has been dearly missed and in writing Casey into the finale, we wrote to that feeling," shared Andrea.MORE: Chicago Fire bosses detail how they 'are 'shifting gears' for anticipated season 10 finaleCasey will return with girlfriend Sylvie Brett, who left the Chicago Fire Department on sabbatical to spend an extended amount of time in Oregon.They both arrive back in the city for Severide and Kidd's wedding, and Andrea shared that fans will get some Casey and Severide scenes - although sadly no cigars will be involved.

Jesse Spencer will return as Matt Casey next month for the Season 10 finale of NBC’s . Spencer exited the series in October after a decade on the firefighter drama.

Jesse Spencer will officially return for 's season 10 finale, which is set to air May 25, ET has learned.The episode, which centers on Severide and Kidd's long-awaited wedding, begins filming Friday. Spencer's return to the NBC firefighter drama marks the first time viewers will see him back onscreen after he exited the series during the 200th episode earlier in the season. At the time of his departure, which was a surprise to many, the actor kept the door open for an eventual return.Co-showrunners Derek Haas and Andrea Newman spoke with ET on Wednesday and held out hope that Spencer would be available to come back for Severide and Kidd's big day.«We basically got down on one knee and begged and pleaded for him to come back because, at the end of the day, Casey promised to be Severide's best man and he's a man of his word,» Newman said.

Things are heating up for Violet (Hanako Greensmith) on NBC’s whose love triangle with boss man Chief Evan Hawkins (Jimmy Nicholas) and ex-boyfriend Gallo (Alberto Rosende) is still very much in play. With only three episodes left to air in May for Season 10, fans can expect to see more on that front.

boss Derek Haas is tipping his hat to former series star Charlie Barnett, who recently opened up about his heartbreaking departure in Season 3.

Chicago Fire fans - it seems we may be getting the return of our beloved Captain Matthew Casey very soon.Exclusive: Chicago Fire star Alberto Rosende talks season 10, Gallo's love life and moreShowrunners Derek Haas and Andrea Newman have confirmed that although they have yet to finish writing or filming season 10, they are "penciling in" a wedding for Lieutentant's Kelly Severide and Stella Kidd - and that does mean the hopeful return of best man Casey, played by Jesse Spencer, and girlfriend Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer).WATCH: Casey says goodbye to Firehouse 51"Kara is scheduled to be back for the finale and may be bringing someone with her from Oregon - maybe," teased Derek during a conversation with press ahead of the show's return on 6 April."I am not writing anything in ink, but we're penciling it in."MORE: Chicago Fire's Taylor Kinney sparks mixed reaction with new behind-the-scenes photoMORE: All we know about remainder of Chicago PD series nine following setbacks"We love Jesse Spencer and we are excited to try and get him back for the finale," added Andrea, adding that it is their "goal" for Casey to make an appearance.Jesse asked to leave the show to focus on his family after 18 years on network TV; he worked for eight years on NBC show House before helping to launch Chicago Fire in 2012.

EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Fire executive producer Andrea Newman has been promoted to co-showrunner of the veteran NBC drama, joining co-creator, executive producer and longtime showrunner Derek Haas.