Firehouse 51 is down two members.
Deadline reports thatDaniel KyriandJake Lockettwill not return to theDick Wolfprocedural after Season 13.
Their exits come despite expectations thatChicago Firewill be renewed for Season 14, albeit with significant budget cuts.
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As has happened in the past several seasons, broadcast dramas have tried to trim their budgets.
As a result, some cast members opt to exit.
Kyri and Lockett have been on the show for seven and three seasons, respectively.
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More exits in the One Chicago universe are expected as is the case in the largerDick Wolf universe.
Kyri joinedChicago Firein Season 7, playingthe loveable Darren Ritter.
He was billed as a recurring guest star before getting promoted to series regular after two seasons.
Lockett joined the show in Season 11 as Sam Carver.
Carver won viewers over quickly with his complicated background, but with a heart of gold.
Carver can take the shirt off his back to cover someone who needs covering.
He carries a lot of demons from his childhood, but he’s been working towards improving.
Carver has been missing from the firehouse since he went to rehab, but isexpected to return soon.
With the exits announced this early, there might be ample time to write appropriate endings for both characters.
You might have noticedthe latter in the FBIsand One Chicago, where characters are missing from entire episodes.
Other measures have includedpay cuts for series regulars, moving production to cheaper locations, or cancelling expensive shows.
Departures are not uncommon as contract negotiations fail to bear tangible results.
Chicago FireSeason 13 continues on NBC on Thursdays at 9 p.m. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates, including the renewal of Season 14.
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