Dermot Mulroney Confirms Exit from ‘Chicago Fire’ After 13 Seasons Dermot Mulroney, 62, has officially confirmed his departure from the long-running NBC series “Chicago Fire,” marking the end of his 13-year tenure as firefighter Dom Pascal. The actor revealed his decision during an appearance at the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention, stating that his character’s storyline necessitated his exit. Mulroney, who first joined the show in season 13, was written out of the series midway through season 14 but returned for the season finale in May. His final appearance will be in a single episode of the show’s upcoming 15th season, which is set to premiere on October 7. Mulroney expressed sadness over leaving the series, emphasizing the emotional weight of the role and its significance to first responders. “It’s an amazing thing to see ... which makes it that much more — I won’t say bittersweet. It’s bitter to have to leave that,” he said, reflecting on the show’s impact. The actor also highlighted the camaraderie he developed with the cast, many of whom had been with the show for over a decade. “I became friends with this incredible crew of people. Some of them had been there 15 years,” he shared, noting the challenging scenes he portrayed, particularly during season 13 when his character lost a family member. The actor admitted the role was emotionally taxing, describing how the storyline “starts to feel really heavy.” He praised the writers for pushing him to deliver a compelling performance, stating, “They asked that of me and I delivered.” Mulroney’s exit comes as part of a broader cast overhaul for season 15. Joe Miñoso, who has portrayed firefighter Joe Cruz since the show’s debut, is also leaving the series.#dermot_mulroney #chicago_fire #flashback_weekend_chicago_horror_convention #firehouse_51 #one_chicago
