Eamonn Walker, a fixture in the world of Chicago Fire since its inception, is bidding farewell to his role as Deputy District Chief Wallace Boden after a remarkable 12 seasons on the NBC drama. News of Walker’s departure comes via Deadline, indicating that while he won’t be a series regular moving forward, fans can still expect to see him make recurring appearances in the future. This transition follows the show’s recent renewal for a 13th season, continuing its legacy on television screens.
Boden’s character has been noticeably absent from recent episodes, with Severide stepping up to fill his shoes as the firehouse’s ranking officer. However, viewers can anticipate Boden’s return in the season finale airing on May 22, where his decision will have significant implications for the race for Deputy Commissioner, as teased by the official synopsis.
Since Chicago Fire’s debut in 2012, Eamonn Walker has been an integral part of the series, standing alongside other original cast members such as Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Christian Stolte, and Joe Minoso. His departure follows the exit of Kara Killmer, who portrayed paramedic Sylvie Brett, and Alberto Rosende, known for his role as firefighter Blake Gallo, earlier in the season.
But Chicago Fire isn’t the only OneChicago series experiencing major cast changes. Tracy Spiridakos, who plays Detective Hailey Upton, is also set to bid farewell in the Season 11 finale of Chicago P.D., airing on the same night.
As fans continue to tune in to Chicago Fire Season 12, airing Wednesdays at 9/8c on NBC, they are invited to share their reactions to this significant departure from the beloved OneChicago universe. With Walker’s departure, the show enters a new chapter, yet his legacy as Deputy District Chief Boden will undoubtedly continue to resonate throughout the series.
