Taylor Kinney, who played a leading role in the hit firefighting drama "Chicago Fire," unexpectedly left the show earlier this year. The announcement of Kinney's departure was made on January 20, and it came as a surprise to both the cast and the writing team of the show. His exit was not planned in advance and was something that occurred unexpectedly.
The scripts for the episodes filmed after Kinney's departure had to be tweaked to accommodate his absence, which had a domino effect on several storylines, including Cruz taking on the temporary role of acting Lieutenant on Squad 3.
The specific reason for Taylor Kinney's departure from "Chicago Fire" was not disclosed. It was reported that he stepped away from the show to deal with a personal matter. Kinney's representative declined to comment on the details of the personal matter, and the show's representatives echoed the same practice of not providing specifics.
While no updates or additional details have been provided regarding the reason behind Kinney's departure, it was made clear that his personal matter would not lead to him leaving the show altogether. The announcement referred to it as a "leave of absence," indicating that the door is open for his return.
However, since Kinney's leave of absence prevented him from returning for the final episodes of season 11, including the season finale, there are uncertainties about whether his absence will become permanent. The ongoing Writer's Guild of America Strike is expected to impact and delay production on season 12, making it unclear when filming for the next season will begin. It is possible that Kinney could return at the start of the new season, whenever that may be, but there is also a possibility that his leave of absence could extend into the next season.
Fans of "Chicago Fire" will have to wait for updates during the offseason to learn more about Taylor Kinney's future on the show.
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