Jesse Spencer and showrunner Derek Haas discuss the actor's departure from the NBC series in its 200th episode.
“I added it up, and this year is my 18th year of network TV, straight — I went straight from House into Chicago Fire,” Spencer told reporters about his decision to leave the series. “Coming up to the 200th, I called [showrunner Derek Haas] and broke him the news that I thought it was time to leave the show. He agreed we should at least get Casey to 200 episodes. … It was a difficult decision, and I hate to leave the show because I do love it, but when the time comes, the time comes.
“That let us bring back a storyline from season one that I know Jesse was excited about when we pitched it to him, to bring back the Darden boys and really tie in the pilot to Jesse’s leaving,” said Haas. As Casey prepares to leave Chicago, the crew from Firehouse 51 gathers, and Chief Boden tells Casey how much he has meant to them: “Everyone you met along the way got to call you friend. Everyone you worked with on a shift, we got to call you brother. This place will never be the same. I thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your passion for this job. You will be dearly missed, brother.
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