Severide is back!Within an exclusive first One Chicago promo highlighting the new seasons ofChicago Fire,Chicago MedandChicago P.D.lies the first footage ofTaylor Kinneyback as Kelly Severide since the actor went on hiatus earlier this year.“I’m here. We’re in this together,” he tells his wife, Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), before kissing her.The actor, 42, who has played the beloved character sinceChicago Firepremiered in 2012, took aleave of absencein January to “deal with a personal matter,” a source close to the production previously confirmed to PEOPLE, though no further information was shared at that time. In October, PEOPLEconfirmed his return in season 12.Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo in season 12 of ‘Chicago Fire’.Chicago/YouTubeHis character’s absence on the show was described asa last-minute opportunityfor Severide to attend “the best arson investigation training program in the world.” But when the character didn’t return to Chicago after the program was supposed to have wrapped, his wife and fans alike were concerned.Set to a melodic cover of “I Won’t Back Down,” the new promo also features footage from past episodes of the three shows in Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise on NBC.One of the more memorable frames of the clip focuses on Tracy Spiridakos. News broke in October that the actress, who has played Detective Hailey Upton onChicago P.D.since 2017, wasleaving the showsometime during the procedural’s upcoming 11th season.Tracy Spiridakos on ‘Chicago P.D.'.Lori Allen/NBC via Getty ImagesWhileFireis getting Severide back, Firehouse 51 will be losing two of their own in the new season:Kara Killmer, who has starred as paramedic Sylvie Brett since season 3 in 2014, will be leaving at some point during the upcoming season, whileAlberto Rosende, who has played firefighter Blake Gallo for four seasons, will take his final bow in the season premiere.“When I decided to end my time withChicago, it wasn’t easy,” Rosende wrote in his Instagram Stories. “The people I’ve met were truly special, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime, and the story I got to tell was one that made me proud. Can’t wait to see what else is in store and I wish everyone the best in shooting the rest of the season.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Chicago Med,Chicago FireandChicago P.D.all return on Jan. 17 starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
Severide is back!
Within an exclusive first One Chicago promo highlighting the new seasons ofChicago Fire,Chicago MedandChicago P.D.lies the first footage ofTaylor Kinneyback as Kelly Severide since the actor went on hiatus earlier this year.
“I’m here. We’re in this together,” he tells his wife, Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo), before kissing her.
The actor, 42, who has played the beloved character sinceChicago Firepremiered in 2012, took aleave of absencein January to “deal with a personal matter,” a source close to the production previously confirmed to PEOPLE, though no further information was shared at that time. In October, PEOPLEconfirmed his return in season 12.
Taylor Kinney and Miranda Rae Mayo in season 12 of ‘Chicago Fire’.Chicago/YouTube
Chicago/YouTube
His character’s absence on the show was described asa last-minute opportunityfor Severide to attend “the best arson investigation training program in the world.” But when the character didn’t return to Chicago after the program was supposed to have wrapped, his wife and fans alike were concerned.
Set to a melodic cover of “I Won’t Back Down,” the new promo also features footage from past episodes of the three shows in Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise on NBC.
One of the more memorable frames of the clip focuses on Tracy Spiridakos. News broke in October that the actress, who has played Detective Hailey Upton onChicago P.D.since 2017, wasleaving the showsometime during the procedural’s upcoming 11th season.
Tracy Spiridakos on ‘Chicago P.D.'.Lori Allen/NBC via Getty Images
Lori Allen/NBC via Getty Images
WhileFireis getting Severide back, Firehouse 51 will be losing two of their own in the new season:Kara Killmer, who has starred as paramedic Sylvie Brett since season 3 in 2014, will be leaving at some point during the upcoming season, whileAlberto Rosende, who has played firefighter Blake Gallo for four seasons, will take his final bow in the season premiere.
“When I decided to end my time withChicago, it wasn’t easy,” Rosende wrote in his Instagram Stories. “The people I’ve met were truly special, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime, and the story I got to tell was one that made me proud. Can’t wait to see what else is in store and I wish everyone the best in shooting the rest of the season.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Chicago Med,Chicago FireandChicago P.D.all return on Jan. 17 starting at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
