Joe Miñoso will leave the NBC series “Chicago Fire” following 15 seasons as firefighter Joe Cruz. The actor joined the drama in its pilot episode and initially appeared as a guest star during Season 1 before being elevated to series regular status in Season 2. He remained one of four original cast members still active on the show alongside Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg and Christian Stolte.
Miñoso’s final appearances will occur across multiple episodes in Season 15 as producers wrap up his character arc. The network confirmed that the 15th season will premiere on Oct. 7 and will introduce new cast member Da’Vinchi from “BMF” in the role of a firefighter at Firehouse 51. The season will also feature a new showrunner, Victor Teran, taking over from Andrea Newman who held the position for 14 seasons.
Season 14 ended with Joe Cruz learning that he and his wife are expecting twins following a hospital visit for a pregnancy complication. The finale concluded on an unresolved note, depicting several characters rushing into a burning storage facility as structural collapse became a threat. The resolution of that cliffhanger and the fates of the characters involved remain uncertain heading into the new season.
“Chicago Fire” will air as part of the “One Chicago” programming block alongside “Chicago Med” and “Chicago P.D.”
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