The procedural shows have been popular with viewers for many years. Projects dedicated to the work of firefighters and other emergency personnel offer a 50-minute dose of drama and action.
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
- 4/25/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
NBC’s Chicago Med will have new leadership heading into its 10th season.
Co-showrunners Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, who have been with the drama since it debuted in 2015, are stepping down at the end of the show’s current run. The married couple have helmed Med for nine seasons and more than 170 episodes to date. A new showrunner will be named later.
That’s an unusually long tenure for any series, let alone one hailing from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, which frequently shakes up operations both in front of and behind the camera. Frolov and Schneider came in ahead of Chicago Med’s series premiere, taking over for Andrew Dettman. In contrast, Med’s fellow Chicago series, Fire and Pd, have changed showrunners multiple times over the course of their runs.
“We were honored to be chosen by Dick Wolf to run Chicago Med and have tremendously enjoyed...
Co-showrunners Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, who have been with the drama since it debuted in 2015, are stepping down at the end of the show’s current run. The married couple have helmed Med for nine seasons and more than 170 episodes to date. A new showrunner will be named later.
That’s an unusually long tenure for any series, let alone one hailing from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, which frequently shakes up operations both in front of and behind the camera. Frolov and Schneider came in ahead of Chicago Med’s series premiere, taking over for Andrew Dettman. In contrast, Med’s fellow Chicago series, Fire and Pd, have changed showrunners multiple times over the course of their runs.
“We were honored to be chosen by Dick Wolf to run Chicago Med and have tremendously enjoyed...
- 4/9/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Loosely based on the comic series by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, Timur Bekmambetov’s Wanted was a stylized action movie starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2008, grossing over $342 million worldwide, so it came as no surprise when the studio got the ball rolling on Wanted 2; But here we are, sixteen years later, and there’s no sequel in sight.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Dick Wolf is in for another busy season at NBC. No surprise here, the Peacock network has renewed “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: Svu” for the 2024-25 broadcast TV season. Among Dick Wolf scripted series, that leaves just “Law & Order: Organized Crime” on the bubble; a renewal for that show, which has experienced multiple showrunner changes in its short life, is still in discussion.
Among the shows, this will rep the 26th season of “Law & Order: SVU,” the 24th season of “Law & Order,” Season 13 for “Chicago Fire,” the 12th season for “Chicago PD” and the 10th season for “Chicago Med.” All of the renewed series are produced by Universal Studio Group’s Universal Television division, along with Wolf Entertainment, and all shows stream the following day on Peacock. (Wolf’s deal with Universal is currently through 2027.)
Per NBC, “Chicago Fire,...
Among the shows, this will rep the 26th season of “Law & Order: SVU,” the 24th season of “Law & Order,” Season 13 for “Chicago Fire,” the 12th season for “Chicago PD” and the 10th season for “Chicago Med.” All of the renewed series are produced by Universal Studio Group’s Universal Television division, along with Wolf Entertainment, and all shows stream the following day on Peacock. (Wolf’s deal with Universal is currently through 2027.)
Per NBC, “Chicago Fire,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has renewed most — but not all — of the shows in its two biggest franchises for the 2024-25 season.
The network has ordered new seasons of all three of its Chicago dramas — Med, Fire and Pd — along with Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu. Notably missing from the list is Law & Order: Organized Crime, whose status is “still under discussion,” according to NBC. All six series come from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television.
Svu will add to its record as the longest-running primetime drama in American TV history with a 26th season in 2024-25, while Law & Order — which recently saw the departure of series fixture Sam Waterston — will air its 24th. Chicago Med will hit double digits with its 10th season, Fire will air its 13th and Pd its 12th.
Long-tail ratings for all five renewed series are up substantially vs. last season: Per NBC,...
The network has ordered new seasons of all three of its Chicago dramas — Med, Fire and Pd — along with Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu. Notably missing from the list is Law & Order: Organized Crime, whose status is “still under discussion,” according to NBC. All six series come from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television.
Svu will add to its record as the longest-running primetime drama in American TV history with a 26th season in 2024-25, while Law & Order — which recently saw the departure of series fixture Sam Waterston — will air its 24th. Chicago Med will hit double digits with its 10th season, Fire will air its 13th and Pd its 12th.
Long-tail ratings for all five renewed series are up substantially vs. last season: Per NBC,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Arthur the King” the latest film from Mark Wahlberg, regarding an adventure race, a need for fulfillment in the pursuit of victory and an actual victory in a friendship with a dog. In theaters on March 15th.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
The Arthur in the title is a stray dog in Costa Rica, and Mark Wahlberg is Mikael, a adventure racer … picture a triathlon done in a jungle survival mode with a team of four … and his dream is to win the worldwide title while in Costa Rica. After gaining a sponsor and assembling his team they begin the race with an odd companion following their every movie … Arthur the Dog. Are they already winners?
“Arthur the King” is in theaters March 15th. Featuring Mark Wahlberg, Simi Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, Rob Collins and Juliette Rylance. Screenplay by Michael Brandt. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
The Arthur in the title is a stray dog in Costa Rica, and Mark Wahlberg is Mikael, a adventure racer … picture a triathlon done in a jungle survival mode with a team of four … and his dream is to win the worldwide title while in Costa Rica. After gaining a sponsor and assembling his team they begin the race with an odd companion following their every movie … Arthur the Dog. Are they already winners?
“Arthur the King” is in theaters March 15th. Featuring Mark Wahlberg, Simi Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, Rob Collins and Juliette Rylance. Screenplay by Michael Brandt. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones.
- 3/16/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
This week’s new theatrical release, the dog-friendly adventure movie “Arthur the King” starring Mark Wahlberg and a four-legged best friend, has made $825,000 at the box office in Thursday previews.
The Lionsgate movie is expected to make between $8 million and $10 million in its opening weekend. It will have to settle for third place, though, as this month’s previous releases, Universal’s animated sequel “Kung Fu Panda 4” and Warner Bros.’ sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two,” will claim the top two spots once again.
In its second weekend, “Kung Fu Panda 4” is projected to make between $28 million to $30 million and claim the box office crown once again. So far, the animated, family-friendly film has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” is on track for around $24 million to $27 million in its third weekend of release. The sci-fi sequel, starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson...
The Lionsgate movie is expected to make between $8 million and $10 million in its opening weekend. It will have to settle for third place, though, as this month’s previous releases, Universal’s animated sequel “Kung Fu Panda 4” and Warner Bros.’ sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two,” will claim the top two spots once again.
In its second weekend, “Kung Fu Panda 4” is projected to make between $28 million to $30 million and claim the box office crown once again. So far, the animated, family-friendly film has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” is on track for around $24 million to $27 million in its third weekend of release. The sci-fi sequel, starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg’s canine drama “Arthur the King” opens in cinemas on Friday, but it may not have enough bite to top domestic box office charts.
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Let me state right out that I am a sucker for dog movies. I still can’t get over My Dog Skip. I learned valuable lifelong lessons from Old Yeller. I consider Lassie a personal friend. I took selfies at the Oscar nominees luncheon with Messi, the French border collie I was pushing for Best Supporting Actor from Anatomy of a Fall. So yes, I am probably the right audience for the latest in the genre, Arthur the King, and its title star.
However, for about the first 55 minutes or so, Arthur the King is hardly about the dog at all, but rather the extreme physical competition of adventure racing, most particularly the 2018 World Championship taking place in the Dominican Republic. The focus is on frustrated competitor Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), who never never won the big prize and is determined not to give up. This time he has put...
However, for about the first 55 minutes or so, Arthur the King is hardly about the dog at all, but rather the extreme physical competition of adventure racing, most particularly the 2018 World Championship taking place in the Dominican Republic. The focus is on frustrated competitor Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), who never never won the big prize and is determined not to give up. This time he has put...
- 3/13/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
In Arthur the King, Mark Wahlberg plays an endurance racer who has repeatedly missed out on finishing first in that big race. Looking for one last shot at greatness, he decides to put together a team to help him reach this goal. What he doesn’t expect is that this race will change his entire outlook, family, and character forever.
The film follows a team of four athletes as they vie for the top spot in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. This is an endurance race to end all endurance races that essentially takes racers from one side of the country to the other over the course of ten days and traveling a total of 435 miles. As they move through the race, the team picks up a street dog they name Arthur who eventually becomes their fifth member. As the team pushes themselves through the inevitable hardships found throughout the race,...
The film follows a team of four athletes as they vie for the top spot in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. This is an endurance race to end all endurance races that essentially takes racers from one side of the country to the other over the course of ten days and traveling a total of 435 miles. As they move through the race, the team picks up a street dog they name Arthur who eventually becomes their fifth member. As the team pushes themselves through the inevitable hardships found throughout the race,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
“Arthur the King” suitably plays like an emotional endurance challenge. Director Simon Cellan Jones and screenwriter Michael Brandt, adapting Mikael Lindnord’s book “Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home,” take us through the ups and downs of adventure racing. They put our stamina, tear-ducts and psychological well-being to the test as we watch a team of underdog athletes attempt to cross the finish line in record time after befriending an ailing, scruffy street mutt. Our palms sweat, our hearts palpitate, and our spirits brace themselves for a windfall of feelings in the final act. This true-life tale about perseverance, compassion and second chances cuts right to the quick. While it doesn’t stray from a predictable path, the journey is rarely dull, making our travels and these characters’ travails feel worthy of the big screen.
Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) is his own worst enemy. He...
Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) is his own worst enemy. He...
- 3/13/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Long gone are the days of Mark Wahlberg movies with an edge. The proudly Catholic family man, who once asked God for forgiveness for playing the scantly clad, dream-or-die porn star Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Boogie Nights,” now makes films that either hover around religious agitprop (“Father Stu”), are blandly comforting studio comedies (“Me Time”), or action adventure spectacles with no soul (“Uncharted”). In short, he’s making movies meant to inspire rather than challenge audiences these days.
“Arthur the King” certainly won’t inspire legions of new Wahlberg fans, though here is a movie that props him up as a grade-a hero onscreen. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, this feel-good globe-trotting odyssey shares thematic overlap with all three types of movies as Wahlberg takes on the real-life role of Swedish adventure racer Mikael Lindnord (here renamed Michael Light and recast as American) who, 10 years ago while...
“Arthur the King” certainly won’t inspire legions of new Wahlberg fans, though here is a movie that props him up as a grade-a hero onscreen. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, this feel-good globe-trotting odyssey shares thematic overlap with all three types of movies as Wahlberg takes on the real-life role of Swedish adventure racer Mikael Lindnord (here renamed Michael Light and recast as American) who, 10 years ago while...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in America’s shelters by 2025, and Lionsgate just released a new public service announcement (PSA) entitled "Best Friends Animal Society X “Arthur the King’s” Ukai & Mark Wahlberg."
You can watch the video here.
Sharing the message ahead of Arthur the King’s film release, the film stars Mark Wahlberg and Ukai spread awareness for the incredible dogs and cats in shelters nationwide waiting to find loving homes of their very own. Throughout the PSA, faces of shelter animals looking for loving homes, dogs and cats adventuring with human caregivers, and clips and audio from the upcoming film making a dynamic case for pet adoption.
“Arthur the King is the inspiring true story about a dog who overcame overwhelming adversity to find his person and a loving home,” said Greta Palmer,...
You can watch the video here.
Sharing the message ahead of Arthur the King’s film release, the film stars Mark Wahlberg and Ukai spread awareness for the incredible dogs and cats in shelters nationwide waiting to find loving homes of their very own. Throughout the PSA, faces of shelter animals looking for loving homes, dogs and cats adventuring with human caregivers, and clips and audio from the upcoming film making a dynamic case for pet adoption.
“Arthur the King is the inspiring true story about a dog who overcame overwhelming adversity to find his person and a loving home,” said Greta Palmer,...
- 2/9/2024
- Look to the Stars
Clockwise from upper left: Fast X (Universal), Asteroid City (Focus), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Universal), Renfield (Universal)Graphic: AVClub
With so many streaming services tied to corporate parents who are all bleeding money now that the digital gravy train has plunged off the digital cliff, it’s hard to...
With so many streaming services tied to corporate parents who are all bleeding money now that the digital gravy train has plunged off the digital cliff, it’s hard to...
- 1/13/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
The official trailer for Arthur the King has been released. The film starring Mark Wahlberg will be in theaters on March 22, 2024!
Synopsis: Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, Arthur the King follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
About The Film
Genre: Adventure Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, with Bear Grylls as Himself, and Paul Guilfoyle Director: Simon Cellan Jones Screenplay: Michael Brandt Producer: Tucker Tooley, Mark Canton,...
Synopsis: Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, Arthur the King follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.
About The Film
Genre: Adventure Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, with Bear Grylls as Himself, and Paul Guilfoyle Director: Simon Cellan Jones Screenplay: Michael Brandt Producer: Tucker Tooley, Mark Canton,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Warner Bros. is building its own galaxy that is far, far away.
The studio has picked up the rights to Alien Legion, a star-spanning, sci-fi comic initially published by Marvel Comics, with the aim of building a homegrown space opera franchise.
Tim Miller, who directed the original Deadpool as well as Terminator: Dark Fate, is attached to direct.
Don Murphy and Susan Montford of Angry Films, the banner whose credits include Transformers and Real Steel, will produce along with Aaron Ryder.
Legion was co-created by Carl Potts, a former editor and writer at Marvel, and was introduced as part of the publisher’s creator-owned imprint, Epic Comics, in 1983. It became the line’s longest-running title, even outliving the imprint when it was moved to other publishers in the 21st century. Alan Zelenetz and Frank Cirocco are the other co-creators.
Described as “the French Foreign Legion in space,” the stories focused...
The studio has picked up the rights to Alien Legion, a star-spanning, sci-fi comic initially published by Marvel Comics, with the aim of building a homegrown space opera franchise.
Tim Miller, who directed the original Deadpool as well as Terminator: Dark Fate, is attached to direct.
Don Murphy and Susan Montford of Angry Films, the banner whose credits include Transformers and Real Steel, will produce along with Aaron Ryder.
Legion was co-created by Carl Potts, a former editor and writer at Marvel, and was introduced as part of the publisher’s creator-owned imprint, Epic Comics, in 1983. It became the line’s longest-running title, even outliving the imprint when it was moved to other publishers in the 21st century. Alan Zelenetz and Frank Cirocco are the other co-creators.
Described as “the French Foreign Legion in space,” the stories focused...
- 11/14/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As a co-writer of 2001’s “The Fast and the Furious,” David Ayer helped launch one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. Yet, the “Suicide Squad” and “End of Watch” director says he has “nothing to show” for his contributions to Universal Pictures’ high-octane racing series.
“Biggest franchise in Hollywood, and I don’t have any of it,” Ayer said on a recent episode of Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast (via EW). “I got nothing to show for it, nothing, because of the way the business works.”
With 10 mainline movies plus a “Hobbs & Shaw” spinoff, the “Fast & Furious” franchise has grossed over $7 billion. A follow-up to 2023’s “Fast X,” as well as another standalone movie focused on Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs, are already in the works.
“The narrative is I didn’t do shit, right?” Ayer continued. “It’s like people hijack narratives, control narratives, create narratives to empower themselves,...
“Biggest franchise in Hollywood, and I don’t have any of it,” Ayer said on a recent episode of Jon Bernthal’s “Real Ones” podcast (via EW). “I got nothing to show for it, nothing, because of the way the business works.”
With 10 mainline movies plus a “Hobbs & Shaw” spinoff, the “Fast & Furious” franchise has grossed over $7 billion. A follow-up to 2023’s “Fast X,” as well as another standalone movie focused on Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs, are already in the works.
“The narrative is I didn’t do shit, right?” Ayer continued. “It’s like people hijack narratives, control narratives, create narratives to empower themselves,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
This episode of Revisited was Written by Cody Hamman, Narrated by Travis Hopson, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Adam Walton and Chris Bumbray, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
No Vin Diesel? No problem. Paul Walker goes on a solo adventure in the first sequel to The Fast and the Furious. Miami sunshine, neon nights, a dangerous drug runner, Eva Mendes, and two new characters who would have prominent roles in future sequels: all of these elements collide in a follow-up that has the unforgettable title 2 Fast 2 Furious (watch it Here). And it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Set-up: The Fast and the Furious was released in June of 2001. Made on a budget of thirty-eight million dollars, the street racing action movie earned more than two hundred and six million dollars at the global box office. Its home studio Universal wanted to cash in on that success as quickly as possible,...
No Vin Diesel? No problem. Paul Walker goes on a solo adventure in the first sequel to The Fast and the Furious. Miami sunshine, neon nights, a dangerous drug runner, Eva Mendes, and two new characters who would have prominent roles in future sequels: all of these elements collide in a follow-up that has the unforgettable title 2 Fast 2 Furious (watch it Here). And it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Set-up: The Fast and the Furious was released in June of 2001. Made on a budget of thirty-eight million dollars, the street racing action movie earned more than two hundred and six million dollars at the global box office. Its home studio Universal wanted to cash in on that success as quickly as possible,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: T.V. Carpio (Big Sky) has joined the cast of NBC’s Chicago Med in a recurring role, Deadline hears. She will portray Dr. Grace Song, a new doctor hired by Jack Dayton (Sasha Roiz) who will shake things up when the show returns in the spring.
Grace’s hiring comes as no surprise following the news that Jack bought controlling interest in Gaffney Medical Group in the fall finale—building up his own team is par for the course. If Sharon Goodwin’s (S. Epatha Merkerson) reaction to the news of Jack’s come-up is any indication of what’s to come, however, it’s more than likely the addition of Grace won’t be the only change ahead for the hospital.
Carpio’s casting follows multiple cast exits including Brian Tee, Asjha Cooper, Sarah Rafferty, Kristen Hager, and Guy Lockard.
Chicago Med is executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
Grace’s hiring comes as no surprise following the news that Jack bought controlling interest in Gaffney Medical Group in the fall finale—building up his own team is par for the course. If Sharon Goodwin’s (S. Epatha Merkerson) reaction to the news of Jack’s come-up is any indication of what’s to come, however, it’s more than likely the addition of Grace won’t be the only change ahead for the hospital.
Carpio’s casting follows multiple cast exits including Brian Tee, Asjha Cooper, Sarah Rafferty, Kristen Hager, and Guy Lockard.
Chicago Med is executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
- 12/20/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
“Chicago Fire” co-creator Derek Haas is exiting the One Chicago franchise he helped develop and Dick Wolf’s production company Wolf Entertainment after 10 years, TheWrap has confirmed.
Haas is set to make his departure next year, when the TV season wraps up, in order to develop new series.
The longtime producer and writer currently serves as co-showrunner of “Chicago Fire” and CBS’ “FBI: International,” the latter of which he co-created with Wolf.
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Haas joined Wolf Entertainment after meeting with the company in 2011, launching “Chicago Fire” (and its subsequent franchise) along with co-creator Michael Brandt in 2012. The show, currently on Season 11, is also co-showrun by Andrea Newman.
Haas also executive produces spinoffs “Chicago P.D.” (in its 10th season) and “Chicago Med” (in its eighth season). “Chicago Med” recently saw the departure of cast member Asjha Cooper, who...
Haas is set to make his departure next year, when the TV season wraps up, in order to develop new series.
The longtime producer and writer currently serves as co-showrunner of “Chicago Fire” and CBS’ “FBI: International,” the latter of which he co-created with Wolf.
Also Read:
Ratings: ‘Chicago Med’ Leads Non-Sports Viewership With Asjha Cooper’s Exit Episode
Haas joined Wolf Entertainment after meeting with the company in 2011, launching “Chicago Fire” (and its subsequent franchise) along with co-creator Michael Brandt in 2012. The show, currently on Season 11, is also co-showrun by Andrea Newman.
Haas also executive produces spinoffs “Chicago P.D.” (in its 10th season) and “Chicago Med” (in its eighth season). “Chicago Med” recently saw the departure of cast member Asjha Cooper, who...
- 11/5/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Derek Haas is leaving Wolf Entertainment. The writer and producer, who co-created “Chicago Fire” and serves as the co-showrunner on both the NBC show and CBS’ “FBI: International” will exit Dick Wolf’s company after finishing out the current TV season, Variety can exclusively announce.
“Although I am leaving Wolf Entertainment next year to focus on creating new shows, I’m entirely committed to delivering amazing episodes of ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘FBI: International’ through the end of the current seasons,” Haas says in a statement. “I learned everything I know about storytelling, pace, characters, production values, and hiring the best cast, crews, and staffs from Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski, and as hard as it is to leave a place you love and have called home for over a decade, including incredible support from Universal Television, NBC and CBS, I look forward to building my own brand in entertainment.”
He adds,...
“Although I am leaving Wolf Entertainment next year to focus on creating new shows, I’m entirely committed to delivering amazing episodes of ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘FBI: International’ through the end of the current seasons,” Haas says in a statement. “I learned everything I know about storytelling, pace, characters, production values, and hiring the best cast, crews, and staffs from Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski, and as hard as it is to leave a place you love and have called home for over a decade, including incredible support from Universal Television, NBC and CBS, I look forward to building my own brand in entertainment.”
He adds,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Jesse Lee Soffer may no longer be on Chicago P.D., but the star will still have a presence behind-the-scenes.
Variety revealed this week that Soffer will step behind the camera to direct Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 16, set to air on NBC in 2023.
Despite learning of Soffer's imminent departure in the summer, fans were left with many questions following Halstead's last stand on Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 3.
If you watch Chicago P.D. online, you know Halstead left Chicago behind for an army job outside of the U.S.
The development came after he resigned from his Intelligence job after killing someone on the clock.
He admitted to his wife, Hailey, that he needed to leave the U.S. because he had changed.
"It’s black and white. It’s good and bad. It’s right and wrong. It’s no more of this. I need that. I need that back,...
Variety revealed this week that Soffer will step behind the camera to direct Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 16, set to air on NBC in 2023.
Despite learning of Soffer's imminent departure in the summer, fans were left with many questions following Halstead's last stand on Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 3.
If you watch Chicago P.D. online, you know Halstead left Chicago behind for an army job outside of the U.S.
The development came after he resigned from his Intelligence job after killing someone on the clock.
He admitted to his wife, Hailey, that he needed to leave the U.S. because he had changed.
"It’s black and white. It’s good and bad. It’s right and wrong. It’s no more of this. I need that. I need that back,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jesse Lee Soffer isn’t leaving the Windy City just yet. The actor, who made his final appearance on “Chicago P.D.” earlier this month, will be returning to direct Episode 16, Variety can exclusively reveal. The episode will air in 2023.
Soffer starred in 189 episodes of NBC’s police procedural, portraying Det. Jay Halstead. In August, he confirmed that the 10th season would be his last, appearing in the first three episodes. The character was written off the show during the Oct. 3 episode, when Jay decided to resign from Intelligence, say goodbye to his wife (played by Tracy Spiridakos) and take an army job in Bolivia.
“It’s black and white, it’s good and bad, it’s right and wrong, and it’s no more of this,” Halstead told Upton during their emotional scene. “I need that. I need that back. I fly out today. It’s not forever, it’s eight months,...
Soffer starred in 189 episodes of NBC’s police procedural, portraying Det. Jay Halstead. In August, he confirmed that the 10th season would be his last, appearing in the first three episodes. The character was written off the show during the Oct. 3 episode, when Jay decided to resign from Intelligence, say goodbye to his wife (played by Tracy Spiridakos) and take an army job in Bolivia.
“It’s black and white, it’s good and bad, it’s right and wrong, and it’s no more of this,” Halstead told Upton during their emotional scene. “I need that. I need that back. I fly out today. It’s not forever, it’s eight months,...
- 10/20/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Vice TV has picked up a third season of The Nacelle Company’s anthology docuseries Icons Unearthed, which will spotlight The Fast and the Furious film franchise.
Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss, the third installment features interviews with Tyrese Gibson, T.I., Lucas Black, Roger Corman, Chad Lindberg, Thom Barry, Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Gary Scott Thompson, JJ Perry, Spiro Razatos, Tanner Foust, Samuel Hubinette, Debbie Evans and Fred Raskin.
“The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the biggest movie series of all-time and Vice TV is proud once again to partner with Nacelle on another installment of Icons Unearthed,” said Vice TV’s SVP of Content Strategy and Programming, Peter Gafney. “Our audience is definitely responding to this series, so we’re thrilled to be making more with Brian and his team.”
“We took apart this franchise’s engine,...
Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss, the third installment features interviews with Tyrese Gibson, T.I., Lucas Black, Roger Corman, Chad Lindberg, Thom Barry, Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Gary Scott Thompson, JJ Perry, Spiro Razatos, Tanner Foust, Samuel Hubinette, Debbie Evans and Fred Raskin.
“The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the biggest movie series of all-time and Vice TV is proud once again to partner with Nacelle on another installment of Icons Unearthed,” said Vice TV’s SVP of Content Strategy and Programming, Peter Gafney. “Our audience is definitely responding to this series, so we’re thrilled to be making more with Brian and his team.”
“We took apart this franchise’s engine,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
We knew it was coming, but it didn't make it any less difficult.
Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 3 said goodbye to Jesse Lee Soffer's Halstead.
In the episode, Halstead stabbed a suspect to death after getting involved in a scuffle.
Upton and Voight prepared a cover story, but he turned himself in and handed over his badge to join the army leading a team that tracked the worst drug cartel targets.
Halstead told Upton they would be fine because the job was only set to last eight months.
“You’re the love of my life,” he added, “and if I’m yours, then you’ll know that you have to let me go.”
As the episode aired, Soffer took to Twitter to thank fans and say goodbye.
"For anyone that's ever been a Halstead fan, I just want you to know that I'm grateful," he tweeted.
"Thank you for going on this journey with me.
Chicago P.D. Season 10 Episode 3 said goodbye to Jesse Lee Soffer's Halstead.
In the episode, Halstead stabbed a suspect to death after getting involved in a scuffle.
Upton and Voight prepared a cover story, but he turned himself in and handed over his badge to join the army leading a team that tracked the worst drug cartel targets.
Halstead told Upton they would be fine because the job was only set to last eight months.
“You’re the love of my life,” he added, “and if I’m yours, then you’ll know that you have to let me go.”
As the episode aired, Soffer took to Twitter to thank fans and say goodbye.
"For anyone that's ever been a Halstead fan, I just want you to know that I'm grateful," he tweeted.
"Thank you for going on this journey with me.
- 10/6/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Chicago P.D. Says Farewell to Halstead: Here's How Jesse Lee Soffer Was Written Out of the NBC Drama
That’s it for Jesse Lee Soffer on Chicago P.D.
Wednesday’s episode of the NBC drama marked the actor’s final outing as Det. Jay Halstead in an emotionally-charged hour that saw him leave Intelligence.
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In the episode, Halstead got into a scuffle with a suspect and stabbed the man to death. He refused to go with Voight and...
Wednesday’s episode of the NBC drama marked the actor’s final outing as Det. Jay Halstead in an emotionally-charged hour that saw him leave Intelligence.
More from TVLineThe Blacklist Casts Meera Malik's Daughter for Season 10 Throwback PlotChicago Fire's Surprise Casualty Speaks Out: 'We'll Push Through Together'Chicago P.D.: Read Jesse Lee Soffer's Message to Halstead Fans in Wake of Emotional Final Episode
In the episode, Halstead got into a scuffle with a suspect and stabbed the man to death. He refused to go with Voight and...
- 10/6/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Another Chicago-based set has been impacted by gunfire.
On Wednesday, filming on “Chicago Fire” was disrupted by a nearby shooting, which halted production for the day and triggered NBC’s security protocols. No one on the production was involved or injured, TheWrap has confirmed.
According to a local report, the full cast was on-scene, and three cameras were rolling when the gunfire broke out around 1:45 p.m. Ct. The incident took place as exterior shots were being filmed at A.A. Rayner and Son’s Funeral Home, 5911 West Madison.
The Chicago Police department said the suspect was an unknown offender, who was armed with a handgun and “shot at a group of people standing in the 5900 block of W. Madison.” No one was struck and the offender fled in a dark color SUV. Area 4 detectives are currently investigating.
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On Wednesday, filming on “Chicago Fire” was disrupted by a nearby shooting, which halted production for the day and triggered NBC’s security protocols. No one on the production was involved or injured, TheWrap has confirmed.
According to a local report, the full cast was on-scene, and three cameras were rolling when the gunfire broke out around 1:45 p.m. Ct. The incident took place as exterior shots were being filmed at A.A. Rayner and Son’s Funeral Home, 5911 West Madison.
The Chicago Police department said the suspect was an unknown offender, who was armed with a handgun and “shot at a group of people standing in the 5900 block of W. Madison.” No one was struck and the offender fled in a dark color SUV. Area 4 detectives are currently investigating.
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- 9/14/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
There’s another change coming in the Dick Wolf universe. Sean Jablonski is stepping in as the new showrunner on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” for the upcoming third season, Variety has learned.
Jablonski becomes the fifth showrunner on the series, replacing Bryan Goluboff, who was announced as the Season 3 showrunner in May. Barry O’Brien had been named interim showrunner in February following the exit of Ilene Chaiken. Prior to Chaiken, Matt Olmstead was showrunner.
“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, revolves around the character of Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, who starred on “Svu” for 12 seasons, and then returned to the “Law & Order” universe in 2021. Because of Stabler’s longstanding relationship with “Svu’s” Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) — something fans have obsessed over for years now — those two shows have frequently intersected since “Organized Crime” premiered.
But later this month,...
Jablonski becomes the fifth showrunner on the series, replacing Bryan Goluboff, who was announced as the Season 3 showrunner in May. Barry O’Brien had been named interim showrunner in February following the exit of Ilene Chaiken. Prior to Chaiken, Matt Olmstead was showrunner.
“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, revolves around the character of Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, who starred on “Svu” for 12 seasons, and then returned to the “Law & Order” universe in 2021. Because of Stabler’s longstanding relationship with “Svu’s” Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) — something fans have obsessed over for years now — those two shows have frequently intersected since “Organized Crime” premiered.
But later this month,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Emily Longeretta and Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
We're (finally!) closing in on the fall season.
The broadcast and cable networks have largely avoided original scripted content this summer.
Thankfully, fresh episodes of our favorite shows are in sight.
But there will be some big cast changes.
Check them out below.
Chicago P.D. - Jesse Lee Soffer
Soffer is bowing out the One Chicago series in the fall, after spending 10 seasons as a series regular.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer said in a statement.
“To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show."
"I will always be proud of my time as Det.
The broadcast and cable networks have largely avoided original scripted content this summer.
Thankfully, fresh episodes of our favorite shows are in sight.
But there will be some big cast changes.
Check them out below.
Chicago P.D. - Jesse Lee Soffer
Soffer is bowing out the One Chicago series in the fall, after spending 10 seasons as a series regular.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer said in a statement.
“To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show."
"I will always be proud of my time as Det.
- 8/31/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tracy Spiridakos is speaking out following the news of her co-star Jesse Lee Soffer's imminent departure from Chicago P.D.
Soffer's time as Halstead will wrap up this fall, meaning fans will get to see the conclusion play out on-screen.
Spiridakos, who plays Soffer's on-screen love interest Hailey Upton Halstead, took to Instagram to say goodbye.
"I guess the word is out there. Jesse, what can I say, you're the absolute best," the actress shared this week.
"Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You're the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for."
"I'll miss being on set with you every day," Spiridakos' post continued.
"I can't wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever."
Variety first reported the exit this week.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to...
Soffer's time as Halstead will wrap up this fall, meaning fans will get to see the conclusion play out on-screen.
Spiridakos, who plays Soffer's on-screen love interest Hailey Upton Halstead, took to Instagram to say goodbye.
"I guess the word is out there. Jesse, what can I say, you're the absolute best," the actress shared this week.
"Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You're the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for."
"I'll miss being on set with you every day," Spiridakos' post continued.
"I can't wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever."
Variety first reported the exit this week.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to...
- 8/31/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tracy Spiridakos is reacting to the news that Jesse Lee Soffer is leaving Chicago P.D. after 10 seasons.
“I guess the word is out…Jesse, what can I say, you’re the absolute best,” Spiridakos wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You’re the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for. I’ll miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever.”
As previously reported, Soffer, who played Det. Jay Halstead in the Dick Wolf procedural will be departing the series sometime in the fall.
Soffer had been part of the NBC drama since the show made its debut on the peacock network in 2014. The actor released a statement confirming the news of his exit and showcased his gratitude to the production and his costars.
“I want...
“I guess the word is out…Jesse, what can I say, you’re the absolute best,” Spiridakos wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for your kindness, your guidance and your friendship. You’re the greatest onscreen husband a girl could ask for. I’ll miss being on set with you every day. I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for you next. #upsteadforever.”
As previously reported, Soffer, who played Det. Jay Halstead in the Dick Wolf procedural will be departing the series sometime in the fall.
Soffer had been part of the NBC drama since the show made its debut on the peacock network in 2014. The actor released a statement confirming the news of his exit and showcased his gratitude to the production and his costars.
“I want...
- 8/31/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jesse Lee Soffer is bidding farewell to “Chicago P.D.”.
The actor, who has played Detective Jay Halstead since the NBC series’ debut in 2014, will star in the upcoming 10th season, but that will be his last, Variety reports.
Soffer, who will exit in the fall, has appeared in all 187 episodes of the show.
This is sad but true. Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am. You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all https://t.co/UeQlHYxMMI
— Jesse Lee Soffer (@jesseleesoffer) August 30, 2022
Read More: Barbie Ferreira Leaving ‘Euphoria’ Ahead Of Season 3
The star said in a statement on Monday, “I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid,...
The actor, who has played Detective Jay Halstead since the NBC series’ debut in 2014, will star in the upcoming 10th season, but that will be his last, Variety reports.
Soffer, who will exit in the fall, has appeared in all 187 episodes of the show.
This is sad but true. Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am. You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all https://t.co/UeQlHYxMMI
— Jesse Lee Soffer (@jesseleesoffer) August 30, 2022
Read More: Barbie Ferreira Leaving ‘Euphoria’ Ahead Of Season 3
The star said in a statement on Monday, “I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Chicago is losing one of its finest. Jesse Lee Soffer took to Twitter on Aug. 30 to confirm he's exiting Chicago P.D. and that the upcoming 10th season of the long-running NBC series will be his last. "Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am," he tweeted. "You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all." The 38-year-old shared a similar sentiment in a statement provided to Variety on Aug. 29. "I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen...
- 8/30/2022
- E! Online
Chicago P.D. is losing one of its most popular faces.
Jesse Lee Soffer will exit the Dick Wolfe drama series during its forthcoming tenth season.
Variety first reported the news, revealing that Soffer will bow out of the NBC series sometime in the fall.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer said in a statement.
“To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show."
"I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
Soffer has played Jay Halstead since 2014 when the Chicago Fire spinoff first hit the air.
News of...
Jesse Lee Soffer will exit the Dick Wolfe drama series during its forthcoming tenth season.
Variety first reported the news, revealing that Soffer will bow out of the NBC series sometime in the fall.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” Soffer said in a statement.
“To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show."
"I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
Soffer has played Jay Halstead since 2014 when the Chicago Fire spinoff first hit the air.
News of...
- 8/30/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jesse Lee Soffer is handing in his badge and gun as the Emmy-nominated actor will be leaving Chicago P.D. after the upcoming 10th season. As first reported by Variety, Soffer is expected to depart the NBC police procedural drama sometime in the fall. Soffer has portrayed Detective Jay Halstead, an Intelligence Unit detective, since the Dick Wolf series debuted in 2014, appearing in all 187 episodes. “I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement (via Variety). He continued: “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be...
- 8/30/2022
- TV Insider
“Chicago P.D.” is losing one of its original officers. Jesse Lee Soffer, who has played Det. Jay Halstead since the show’s first season, will be leaving early in Season 10, which premieres next month on NBC.
“This is sad but true. Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am. You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all,” Soffer said on Twitter after news of his departure broke Monday night.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew. To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show.
“This is sad but true. Just want all the fans to know how grateful I am. You guys are why we do it! It has been an honor. Love you all,” Soffer said on Twitter after news of his departure broke Monday night.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew. To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show.
- 8/30/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Another big change in the Dick Wolf-verse: Deadline has confirmed that Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Det. Jay Halstead, is leaving NBC’s Chicago P.D.
Soffer, a member of the original cast, is expected to leave the police drama sometime in the fall.
Chicago P.D. first debuted in 2014. It’s about to start its 10th season next month.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement obtained by Deadline. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det.
Soffer, a member of the original cast, is expected to leave the police drama sometime in the fall.
Chicago P.D. first debuted in 2014. It’s about to start its 10th season next month.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement obtained by Deadline. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det.
- 8/30/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Say it isn’t so: Jesse Lee Soffer is leaving Chicago P.D.
The upcoming Season 10 will mark the final season for the actor, who is set to depart the NBC drama sometime in the fall, our sister site Variety reports.
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“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment,...
The upcoming Season 10 will mark the final season for the actor, who is set to depart the NBC drama sometime in the fall, our sister site Variety reports.
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“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Jesse Lee Soffer is turning in his badge on “Chicago P.D.” The upcoming 10th season will be the last for Soffer, Variety can exclusively announce. The actor has portrayed Det. Jay Halstead since the NBC series’ debut in 2014, appearing in all 187 episodes. He will be departing sometime in the fall.
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement to Variety on Monday. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
Halstead has been at the center of...
“I want to thank the incredible fans for their unwavering support during the past 10 years and want to express my deepest gratitude to Dick Wolf and everyone at Wolf Entertainment, Peter Jankowski, Matt Olmstead, Derek Haas, Michael Brandt, Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan, NBC, Universal Television, my fellow castmates and our incredible crew,” he said in a statement to Variety on Monday. “To create this hour drama week after week has been a labor of love by everyone who touches the show. I will always be proud of my time as Det. Jay Halstead.”
Halstead has been at the center of...
- 8/30/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sasha Roiz and Lilah Richcreek Estrada have joined the cast of NBC’s Chicago Med as recurring guest stars, Deadline has learned. Season 8 premieres on September 21 at 8 p.m. followed by Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire.
Roiz is set to portray Jack Egan, a multimillionaire renaissance man. Richcreek Estrada will portray Nellie Cuevas, a psych fellow working alongside Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt).
Chicago Med follows the lives of an elite team of medical professionals working in the emergency room at the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.
Wolf, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Stephen Hootstein, Derek Haas, Arthur Forney, Matt Olmstead, Michael Brandt, and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.
Chicago Med is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Roiz most recently voiced the character of Mr. Kielowski in the Disney/Pixar animated film Turning Red.
Roiz is set to portray Jack Egan, a multimillionaire renaissance man. Richcreek Estrada will portray Nellie Cuevas, a psych fellow working alongside Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt).
Chicago Med follows the lives of an elite team of medical professionals working in the emergency room at the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.
Wolf, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Stephen Hootstein, Derek Haas, Arthur Forney, Matt Olmstead, Michael Brandt, and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.
Chicago Med is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.
Roiz most recently voiced the character of Mr. Kielowski in the Disney/Pixar animated film Turning Red.
- 8/25/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Marlyne Barrett has signed a new, multi-year deal to remain on NBC’s Chicago Med.
Barrett, who is an original cast member, is about to begin her eighth season on the series. She plays Nurse Maggie Lockwood.
Last year, original cast members S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss and Brian Tee reupped their deals on the Chicago Fire spinoff from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Barrett wasn’t part of those negotiations since her contract wasn’t set to expire until this year.
Before starring in the NBC drama, Barrett was known to audiences for her portrayal as Council President Nerese Campbell on The Wire. She was also Ian McShane’s attaché, Tomasina, on NBC’s Kings and played Felicia Marquand on FX’s Damages. She also appeared on John Ridley’s ABC series American Crime.
Her feature credits include Hitch and Quest. In addition, Barrett executive produced...
Barrett, who is an original cast member, is about to begin her eighth season on the series. She plays Nurse Maggie Lockwood.
Last year, original cast members S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss and Brian Tee reupped their deals on the Chicago Fire spinoff from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. Barrett wasn’t part of those negotiations since her contract wasn’t set to expire until this year.
Before starring in the NBC drama, Barrett was known to audiences for her portrayal as Council President Nerese Campbell on The Wire. She was also Ian McShane’s attaché, Tomasina, on NBC’s Kings and played Felicia Marquand on FX’s Damages. She also appeared on John Ridley’s ABC series American Crime.
Her feature credits include Hitch and Quest. In addition, Barrett executive produced...
- 7/11/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
When Dick Wolf kicked off the “One Chicago” world on NBC in 2012 with “Chicago Fire” — a spinoff of the “Law & Order” universe — it was a bit of a boys’ club.
Derek Haas, Matt Olmstead and Michael Brandt led “Fire” as showrunners; less than two years later, “Chicago P.D.” premiered with Olmstead at the head. In 2015 came the third leg of the franchise with “Chicago Med” under Andrew Dettmann, Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov. Dettmann exited after Season 1 and Schneider and Frolov, a married couple, have led it ever since.
Now, women are at the helm of all three shows.
For many years, Frolov was the first female showrunner on the franchise. Although they’d never met Wolf before, when they first sat down together, they pitched a pilot idea and he set up a meeting with the network.
“The next day, we got a call from our agent, which...
Derek Haas, Matt Olmstead and Michael Brandt led “Fire” as showrunners; less than two years later, “Chicago P.D.” premiered with Olmstead at the head. In 2015 came the third leg of the franchise with “Chicago Med” under Andrew Dettmann, Andrew Schneider and Diane Frolov. Dettmann exited after Season 1 and Schneider and Frolov, a married couple, have led it ever since.
Now, women are at the helm of all three shows.
For many years, Frolov was the first female showrunner on the franchise. Although they’d never met Wolf before, when they first sat down together, they pitched a pilot idea and he set up a meeting with the network.
“The next day, we got a call from our agent, which...
- 6/9/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Steven Weber will be back on Chicago Med for the upcoming eighth season of the NBC medical drama. Weber, who portrays Dr. Dean Archer, joined as a recurring in the sixth season and was upped to series regular for Season 7 in a one-year deal. He has closed a new deal and will return as a series regular in Season 8.
Weber’s Dr. Dean Archer is current head of the E.D., whose colleagues at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center love to hate—though they can’t deny he’s a great surgeon. That dislike stems from three things: playing a role in fan-favorite Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) getting shot in the Season 6 finale which helped him climb the ranks; his tendency to break the rules in order to get the job done; and his antagonistic approach to dealing with patients.
Of late, Archer is proving how coloring outside the lines can also be helpful.
Weber’s Dr. Dean Archer is current head of the E.D., whose colleagues at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center love to hate—though they can’t deny he’s a great surgeon. That dislike stems from three things: playing a role in fan-favorite Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) getting shot in the Season 6 finale which helped him climb the ranks; his tendency to break the rules in order to get the job done; and his antagonistic approach to dealing with patients.
Of late, Archer is proving how coloring outside the lines can also be helpful.
- 3/22/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
"Chicago Fire" is the drama TV series created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas for Dick Wolf, exploring the lives, both professional and personal, of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the 'Chicago Fire Department', with Season Ten now airing on NBC:
"...'Firehouse 51' is the home of 'Engine Company 51', 'Truck Company 81', 'Rescue Squad Company 3', 'Battalion 25' and 'Ambulance 61'.
"Following the death of veteran 'Firefighter Andrew Darden', loyalties fracture and divide as 'Lieutenant Matthew Casey', officer-in-charge of Truck Company 81, and 'Lieutenant Kelly Severide', officer-in-charge of Rescue Squad Company 3, blame each other for the death of their long-time friend and colleague..."
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"...'Firehouse 51' is the home of 'Engine Company 51', 'Truck Company 81', 'Rescue Squad Company 3', 'Battalion 25' and 'Ambulance 61'.
"Following the death of veteran 'Firefighter Andrew Darden', loyalties fracture and divide as 'Lieutenant Matthew Casey', officer-in-charge of Truck Company 81, and 'Lieutenant Kelly Severide', officer-in-charge of Rescue Squad Company 3, blame each other for the death of their long-time friend and colleague..."
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- 10/2/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Chicago Fire" is the drama TV series created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas for Dick Wolf, exploring the lives, both professional and personal, of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the 'Chicago Fire Department', with Season Ten premiering September 22, 2021 on NBC:
"...'Firehouse 51' is the home of 'Engine Company 51', 'Truck Company 81', 'Rescue Squad Company 3', 'Battalion 25' and 'Ambulance 61'.
"Following the death of veteran 'Firefighter Andrew Darden', loyalties fracture and divide as 'Lieutenant Matthew Casey', officer-in-charge of Truck Company 81, and 'Lieutenant Kelly Severide', officer-in-charge of Rescue Squad Company 3, blame each other for the death of their long-time friend and colleague..."
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"...'Firehouse 51' is the home of 'Engine Company 51', 'Truck Company 81', 'Rescue Squad Company 3', 'Battalion 25' and 'Ambulance 61'.
"Following the death of veteran 'Firefighter Andrew Darden', loyalties fracture and divide as 'Lieutenant Matthew Casey', officer-in-charge of Truck Company 81, and 'Lieutenant Kelly Severide', officer-in-charge of Rescue Squad Company 3, blame each other for the death of their long-time friend and colleague..."
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- 9/10/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Chicago Fire will see more of top-of-her-game paramedic Violet Mikami as NBC promotes Hanako Greensmith to series regular.
Greensmith made her Chicago Fire debut in a recurring role in Season 8. Violet is a fun, cool, ball-busting, confident, capable paramedic. Full of swagger, her skill can be intimidating but mostly she’s impressive. She’d never back down from a challenge, and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Since her first days at Firehouse 51, Violet has gotten close with Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende) and won over other first responders, including Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer).
The actress’ recent credits include NBC’s Chicago Med, CBS’s Bull and FBI. The Pace University graduate made her New York theater debut in the off-Broadway production of Lolita, My Love. Her reps are Nicolosi & Co.
From Dick Wolf and Derek Haas, Chicago Fire looks into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions.
Greensmith made her Chicago Fire debut in a recurring role in Season 8. Violet is a fun, cool, ball-busting, confident, capable paramedic. Full of swagger, her skill can be intimidating but mostly she’s impressive. She’d never back down from a challenge, and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Since her first days at Firehouse 51, Violet has gotten close with Blake Gallo (Alberto Rosende) and won over other first responders, including Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer).
The actress’ recent credits include NBC’s Chicago Med, CBS’s Bull and FBI. The Pace University graduate made her New York theater debut in the off-Broadway production of Lolita, My Love. Her reps are Nicolosi & Co.
From Dick Wolf and Derek Haas, Chicago Fire looks into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America’s noblest professions.
- 6/25/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sound the alarm: Chicago Fire is headed to Ion Television next week.
Ion has pacted with NBCUniversal Global Distribution for all nine seasons of the series, marking Chicago Fire‘s first broadcast syndication deal. It will air Tuesdays on Ion starting June 15. Episodes will run all day beginning at 8 a.m. Pt/11 a.m. Et.
Starring Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker, Joe Miñoso, Randy Flager, David Eigenberg and others, Chicago Fire explores the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51, as they risk their lives to save and protect the citizens of their city.
Over its 195 episodes, the series also has starred Kara Killmer, Miranda Rae Mayo, Alberto Rosende, Daniel Kyri, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Yuri Sardarov and Charlie Barnett.
Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas and executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
Ion has pacted with NBCUniversal Global Distribution for all nine seasons of the series, marking Chicago Fire‘s first broadcast syndication deal. It will air Tuesdays on Ion starting June 15. Episodes will run all day beginning at 8 a.m. Pt/11 a.m. Et.
Starring Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker, Joe Miñoso, Randy Flager, David Eigenberg and others, Chicago Fire explores the professional and personal lives of the firefighters, rescue personnel and paramedics of the Chicago Fire Department at the fictional Firehouse 51, as they risk their lives to save and protect the citizens of their city.
Over its 195 episodes, the series also has starred Kara Killmer, Miranda Rae Mayo, Alberto Rosende, Daniel Kyri, Monica Raymund, Lauren German, Yuri Sardarov and Charlie Barnett.
Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas and executive produced by Dick Wolf,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dick Wolf’s Chicago franchise is building out its cast. Margaret Colin is joining NBC’s Chicago Med in a recurring role opposite Torrey DeVitto, and Hanako Greensmith will return to Chicago Fire, recurring as paramedic Violet Mikami.
Colin will play Dr. Manning’s (DeVitto) mother. Greensmith’s Violet Mikami had a previous relationship with Gallo (Alberto Rosende) that may or may not continue.
Also joining in guest roles are Jack Coleman (Dynasty) on Chicago P.D., and Charlie Farrell and Benny Mora on Chicago Med.
All will appear in the series’ current seasons.
Coleman returns to Chicago P.D. as “Disco Bob” Ruzek, Adam Ruzek’s (Patrick Flueger) father. Farrell joins Chicago Med as Mark Barragan, the executive in charge of Dr. Halstead’s (Nick Gehlfuss) drug trial. Mora plays Mike, a blue-collar...
Colin will play Dr. Manning’s (DeVitto) mother. Greensmith’s Violet Mikami had a previous relationship with Gallo (Alberto Rosende) that may or may not continue.
Also joining in guest roles are Jack Coleman (Dynasty) on Chicago P.D., and Charlie Farrell and Benny Mora on Chicago Med.
All will appear in the series’ current seasons.
Coleman returns to Chicago P.D. as “Disco Bob” Ruzek, Adam Ruzek’s (Patrick Flueger) father. Farrell joins Chicago Med as Mark Barragan, the executive in charge of Dr. Halstead’s (Nick Gehlfuss) drug trial. Mora plays Mike, a blue-collar...
- 3/19/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Brandt, the co-creator of NBC’s Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Justice, has signed with CAA for representation in all areas.
The writer, director and producer served as the showrunner on Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. for multiple seasons, executive produces all the series, and has directed multiple episodes as well.
Beyond television, Brandt wrote the feature films 3:10 to Yuma, Wanted, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Catch That Kid. He also wrote and directed The Double, featuring Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen and Tamer Hassan.
Brandt currently has multiple projects in production and development including the Mark Wahlberg- and Simu Liu-starrer Arthur the King. The film, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, is currently in production in the Dominican Republic. He also has another project in development at ABC Signature.
He continues to be repped by Andrew Deane and Brandy Rivers...
The writer, director and producer served as the showrunner on Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. for multiple seasons, executive produces all the series, and has directed multiple episodes as well.
Beyond television, Brandt wrote the feature films 3:10 to Yuma, Wanted, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Catch That Kid. He also wrote and directed The Double, featuring Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Martin Sheen and Tamer Hassan.
Brandt currently has multiple projects in production and development including the Mark Wahlberg- and Simu Liu-starrer Arthur the King. The film, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, is currently in production in the Dominican Republic. He also has another project in development at ABC Signature.
He continues to be repped by Andrew Deane and Brandy Rivers...
- 2/17/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Simu Liu has landed his first project after wrapping Marvel Studios’ forthcoming Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The actor is attached to join Mark Wahlberg in Arthur the King, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, who is stepping in to helm the adventure pic after Baltasar Kormakur exited due to scheduling conflicts.
The film from Entertainment One and Tucker Tooley Entertainment is based on the 2017 book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home by Mikael Lindnord. Michael Brandt adapted the book, and production is set to begin in January in the Dominican Republic.
Ali Suliman and Rob Collins also have joined the cast.
Sierra/Affinity launched sales for Arthur the King at the virtual Cannes market this year, when Lionsgate was set to handle the film on a domestic front. Lionsgate took over the reins after Paramount Players bowed out. Deadline also...
The film from Entertainment One and Tucker Tooley Entertainment is based on the 2017 book Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home by Mikael Lindnord. Michael Brandt adapted the book, and production is set to begin in January in the Dominican Republic.
Ali Suliman and Rob Collins also have joined the cast.
Sierra/Affinity launched sales for Arthur the King at the virtual Cannes market this year, when Lionsgate was set to handle the film on a domestic front. Lionsgate took over the reins after Paramount Players bowed out. Deadline also...
- 12/16/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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