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Veteran Firefighter Miñoso Departs Chicago Fire
29 Jul
Summary
- Joe Miñoso, an original cast member, is leaving the series.
- His character, Joe Cruz, faces a cliffhanger in the season finale.
- A new firefighter and showrunner join in season 15.
Joe Miñoso, an original cast member of Chicago Fire, is set to exit the NBC series in its upcoming 15th season. Miñoso has portrayed firefighter Joe Cruz since the show's pilot in 2012. He was one of four original cast members remaining.
Details surrounding Miñoso's departure reveal that he will appear in several episodes at the season's beginning to conclude his character's story arc. The previous season concluded with Cruz's wife expecting twins, followed by a dangerous structure fire where Cruz and his colleagues faced a major explosion, ending on a cliffhanger.
Season 15 will also welcome a new showrunner, Victor Teran, taking over from Andrea Newman. Additionally, BMF star Da'Vinchi is joining as a new firefighter and series regular. Fans await the season premiere to learn the fate of the characters and Miñoso's exit.
