Taylor Kinney taking leave of absence from ‘Chicago Fire’
The actor has portrayed Lieutenant Kelly Severide for all 11 seasons of 'Chicago Fire' since the show made its debut back in 2012.
en.as.comHere’s the latest on Taylor Kinney’s return to Chicago Fire.
- The most recent reporting indicates Kinney returned to Chicago Fire for season 12 after his brief leave of absence, with sources suggesting his return would be full-time, though the long-term availability for future seasons can be contingent on ongoing production decisions and any external factors such as strikes.[1][3][5]
- Public statements around his departure cited a personal matter and an arson-investigation training program, and while there was fan excitement about a full-time comeback, official confirmation of ongoing appearances beyond the current season has varied by outlet.[3][4][1]
- Given the show’s status and external industry factors, exact future availability after season 12 has remained less certain in some reports, but the current cycle has featured Kinney in Season 12 scripts according to Deadline and related outlets.[1][3]
Illustration: If you’re tracking a return timeline, consider Season 12 as the latest confirmed arc, with ongoing uncertainty about subsequent seasons depending on network decisions and actor availability.
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Citations:
- Taylor Kinney returns to Chicago Fire for Season 12 after absence.[1]
- Taylor Kinney returns to 'Chicago Fire' for Season 12 - The Economic Times.[3]
- Taylor Kinney taking a break from 'Chicago Fire' for a personal matter - IMDb.[4]