More changes are coming to Chicago Fire . One of the NBC drama’s most enduring characters will take on a smaller role starting in season 13 , according to reports. Eamonn Walker steps back from ‘Chicago Fire’ Starting next season, Eamonn Walker will step back from his series regular role on Chicago Fire, Deadline reported on May 7 .
The actor has played Deputy District Chief Wallace Boden since the show premiered in 2012. While Walker’s role will be scaled down going forward, he’s not leaving the show entirely. He’ll appear in future Chicago Fire episodes in a recurring role, sources said.
The decision to reduce his time on the Dick Wolf drama was Walker’s own. Boden will appear in the ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 12 finale Boden has been missing from recent installments of Chicago Fire after he decided to take a leave of absence, leaving Kelly Severide (Taylor Kinney) to take over as commander while he’s away. However, Boden will be back at Firehouse 51 in the Chicago Fire Season 12 finale, which airs May 22.
In the season-ending episode, “Boden makes a decision that impacts the race for Deputy Commissioner,” according to the synopsis. “A tense call brings up painful memories for Carver (Jake Lockett) and Damon (Michael Bradway). Mouch (Christian Stolte) struggles to adjust to the new truck.
” Other ‘Chicago Fire’ cast changes Walker’s exit is just the latest cast change for Chicago Fire in recent months . Kara Killmer left the show in February afte.
