Dermot Mulroney, who portrays Battalion Chief Dom Pascal on the NBC drama "Chicago Fire," will take a hiatus from the series. This departure is attributed to a storyline for his character requiring time off-camera. During Mulroney's absence, Rob Morgan will join the cast in a recurring role as Battalion Chief Hopkins, debuting in Episode 16.
Character Hiatus
Dermot Mulroney, known for his role as Battalion Chief Dominick "Dom" Pascal, is scheduled for a hiatus from "Chicago Fire" during the latter part of Season 14. Mulroney is confirmed to appear in the #OneChicago crossover episode, which aired on Wednesday, March 4, and one subsequent episode. Pascal's final appearance before this break is scheduled for the 14th episode of the season. There is a potential for the character to return by the end of the current season.
Pascal's Storyline
In Season 14, Mulroney's character, Chief Pascal, has been involved in a storyline concerning budget constraints at the firehouse. The character has also been depicted as considering a run for public office, aiming to implement changes at a higher administrative level.
New Cast Member: Rob Morgan
During Battalion Chief Pascal's hiatus, Rob Morgan will join the "Chicago Fire" cast in a recurring role as Battalion Chief Hopkins. Chief Hopkins is characterized by a notable history of supervising several Chicago firehouses. He is described as having a direct leadership approach and a tendency to assert authority over new colleagues.
Morgan is scheduled to make his debut in Episode 16 and is slated to appear in four episodes, including the Season 14 finale.
Additional Production Details
In addition to his work on "Chicago Fire," Dermot Mulroney is also filming the second season of the Netflix drama "The Hunting Wives."
Rob Morgan's previous acting credits include roles in Netflix's Marvel TV series, Peacock's "Teacup," and HBO's "Winning Time." His filmography features titles such as "Mudbound," "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," and "Just Mercy." Recent film projects include "The Rivals of Amziah King" and "Frank & Louis."