NBC’s Chicago Fire’s upcoming 12th season will see the addition of Rome Flynn to the cast. Known for his roles in “How To Get Away With Murder” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Flynn will portray Jake Gibson, a former amateur boxer with a mysterious past. His character’s heroic act captures the attention of Firehouse 51. Flynn is set to make his debut in the second episode airing on January 24. The new season premieres on January 17.
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The casting news follows the announcement of departures from the series, with Alberto Rosende and Kara Killmer making their final appearances in Season 12. While Rosende’s exit comes after four seasons playing Blake Gallo, Killmer, a nine-season series regular, departs as Sylvie Brett. Rosende’s Gallo is set to exit after the premiere of season 12 while Killmer’s Sylvie will stay on for a few episodes before leaving.
The return of Taylor Kinney as Lieutenant Kelly Severide adds a positive note to the season, following his temporary absence due to personal reasons. Severide’s character is expected to bring a new dimension to the narrative, having undergone “the best arson investigation training program in the world.”
In addition to “Chicago Fire,” NBC’s One Chicago television shows, including “Chicago PD” and “Chicago Med,” are set to return in January 2024. The interconnected universe of these shows, created by Dick Wolf, has been a staple for fans, despite the frequent comings and goings of characters.
Most recently, Flynn starred in Gloria Calderón Kellett’s With Love from Prime Video and the sports family comedy Fantasy Football for Paramount+. The Afro-Cuban actor is best known for his work as Gabriel Maddox in the Shonda Rhimes series How To Get Away With Murder and his portrayal of Zende Forrester Domínguez in the CBS soap The Bold and the Beautiful. Additional TV credits include ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Netflix’s Raising Dion and Dear White People also from the streamer.