‘Chicago Fire’ Loses Original Cast Member After 14 Seasons in Shocking Exit News
Miñoso will appear in a handful of Season 15 episodes to wrap up Joe Cruz’s arc as Da’Vinchi joins the cast as a new firefighter.
- Actor Joe Miñoso is departing NBC drama Chicago Fire after 15 seasons, though he will return for a handful of episodes at the start of season 15 to wrap his character Joe Cruz's arc.
- Miñoso joined during the pilot as a guest star before becoming a series regular in season two, remaining one of four original cast members alongside Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, and Christian Stolte.
- Actor Da'Vinchi joins the cast as a new firefighter, while Victor Teran replaces longtime showrunner Andrea Newman, who departed after 14 seasons at the helm.
- Cruz's departure comes as the series faces a major cliffhanger from the season 14 finale, where firefighters were trapped in a burning storage facility with the roof threatening to collapse.
- Chicago Fire returns to NBC on October 7, premiering between fellow One Chicago franchise shows Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., as viewers await resolution of the cliffhanger.
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Joe Miñoso exits 'Chicago Fire' after 15 seasons; upcoming chapter to conclude his arc
Joe Mino so, a beloved star, departs the series after fifteen seasons. He will appear in a few episodes of the upcoming fifteenth season. His departure leaves only three original characters continuing their roles. The showrunner Andrea Newman also departed the series after fourteen seasons. Chicago Fire season fifteen will begin airing on October seventh, 2026.
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Chicago Fire Season 15 Loses Original Cast Member After 14 Years
(Photo Credit: NBC) Chicago Fire is set to lose one of its original cast members. As the latest season of the popular NBC drama approaches, a key member will be bidding adieu to the series. Joe Minoso is a familiar face to fans of Chicago Fire. Since the pilot episode, the American actor has appeared throughout all 14 seasons of the series. However, according to Variety, the 47-year-old actor will leave the series after Season 15 Variety also ad…
'Chicago Fire' original cast member makes bombshell decision after 15 seasons
'Chicago Fire' original cast member makes bombshell decision after 15 seasonsChicago Fire fans get a shock after Joe Miñoso, a long-time hero of Firehouse 51, exited the NBC drama.The actor portrayed the beloved firefighter Joe Cruz. However, the fan-favourite star's exit will not be...
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