Arguably one of the most unexpected exits from One Chicago in recent years, a former Chicago Fire actor clarifies why he was written out in season 12. Despite an abbreviated run because of the dual Hollywood strikes of 2023, so much still happened in Firehouse 51 in the last year. There were internal fighting, weddings, and other family drama. Despite that, arguably the biggest talking point from Chicago Fire season 12 was how many people the show lost in just 10 episodes. One of those losses was Rome Flynn, who left after just a couple of outings.
Speaking to Deadline in light of his new project, Godfather Of Harlem, where he plays Frank Lucas, Derrick Gibson also discusses his abrupt departure from Chicago Fire. He clarifies that his upcoming series has nothing to do with abruptly ending his stint as Gibson in Firehouse 51. Read his full quote below:
They were not connected at all. I did not leave that show for this one. Everything just happened to turn out that way. It’s like you have your people but you won’t be with all of them forever. Sometimes, you meet a new person and you connect. I loved my time there. I love the cast and the crew and I miss them a lot. But we all have our own journeys, and I’m grateful for that opportunity. Now, I’m excited and grateful for this opportunity because it’s giving me the chance to step into a life like I’ve never done before.
