Max Thieriot: Still Leading, Still Evolving
Max Thieriot remains the face of Fire Country both on screen and behind the scenes in 2025. Despite rumors in early 2025 about health issues during filming, Thieriot has reassured fans via Instagram that he’s “all in” for Season 4. As co-creator and executive producer, Max has not only stayed with the show — he’s shaping its future direction.
Outside Fire Country, Thieriot is now attached to a new untitled drama project for Paramount+, set to begin production in early 2026. However, he has confirmed that it won’t interfere with his role in Fire Country, at least for Season 4.
Billy Burke: Exit Confirmed, New Doors Open
Billy Burke’s departure from Fire Country was not just a character decision — it reflected real-life shifts. In mid-2025, CBS confirmed Burke chose not to renew his contract for Season 4, citing personal reasons and a desire to pursue new creative projects. He’s currently filming a crime thriller indie film titled Low Tide Rising, expected to premiere at Sundance 2026.
Burke’s performance as Vince Leone continues to earn praise posthumously in the series. Fans and critics alike called his final season “career-defining.”
Stephanie Arcila: A Career on the Rise
Stephanie Arcila has officially returned for Season 4, but she’s also making waves beyond Fire Country. In 2025, she signed on to star in a Netflix original series titled Desierto Rojo, a bilingual crime drama set in the borderlands of Texas and Mexico. This marks a turning point in Arcila’s career, positioning her as a rising Latinx actress in the U.S. television landscape.
She has expressed interest in directing in future seasons of Fire Country, and CBS is reportedly “open” to the possibility.
Diane Farr: Balancing Grief On and Off Screen
Diane Farr continues her role as Sharon Leone but has also opened up in real life about her personal losses. In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter in May 2025, she revealed that working on Sharon’s arc after Vince’s death was “deeply cathartic,” reflecting her own healing process after losing a sibling last year.
She’s also recently signed a deal with CBS Studios to develop a limited series based on her 2005 memoir The Girl Code.
Jordan Calloway: Between Loyalty and New Ambitions
Jordan Calloway returns as Jake Crawford in Season 4, but behind the scenes, Calloway is in talks to lead a new action series for NBC, aiming to debut in fall 2026. While he remains committed to Fire Country, insiders suggest that Season 4 might be his last as a regular if the NBC project moves forward.
He’s also been active in charity work, recently launching “Fuel Forward,” a nonprofit supporting first responders dealing with PTSD.
New Cast in 2025: Behind the Buzz
Two new cast members were added in mid-2025:
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Tessa Ramirez, an indie film actress from New Mexico, has joined as a recurring firefighter.
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James Hyde, best known from Passions, will appear in a guest arc as a local official clashing with Sharon Leone.
Both have received strong fan reception during early preview screenings of Season 4.
Notable Exits and Speculation
Aside from Billy Burke’s confirmed exit, two cast members have uncertain futures:
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Jules Latimer (Eve Edwards) has not been seen filming for most of Season 4, sparking rumors of a storyline send-off or contract issues.
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W. Tre Davis (Freddy Mills) is reportedly working on another CBS drama and may appear less frequently in Season 4.
Behind the Scenes Drama? Not So Much
Despite the constant speculation that often surrounds shows with intense fanbases, Fire Country has so far avoided major scandal. Cast relations appear solid. Max Thieriot and Diane Farr were recently seen attending the Monte Carlo TV Festival together, dispelling rumors of behind-the-scenes tension.
A Cast in Transition, But Committed to the Fire
As Fire Country charges into Season 4, its cast reflects a mix of stability and change. Some like Max Thieriot remain fully immersed; others like Billy Burke have taken graceful exits, and newer faces are breathing fresh life into the series.
Off-screen, these actors are navigating personal journeys, new roles, and career crossroads — mirroring the very spirit of transformation that defines Fire Country.
