Dermot Mulroney Joins NBC's Chicago Fire Season 13 as Chief Dom Pascal

In an exciting casting move, Dermot Mulroney has been announced as the newest addition to the upcoming thirteenth season of NBC's hit firefighter drama, Chicago Fire. As revealed exclusively by Deadline in June, Mulroney will play the character of Chief Dom Pascal, a notable figure in the Chicago Fire Department.

The departure of Eamonn Walker, who portrayed Battalion Chief Wallace Boden for 12 seasons, left a vacancy in the leadership position at Firehouse 51. Mulroney's character, Dom Pascal, is described as a cheerful individual who excels under pressure and has a unique leadership style that differs from Boden's. With his career spanning from the CFD to a decade spent as a chief in Sunny Miami, Pascal brings a wealth of experience to the table.

While no official details about the storyline surrounding Chief Dom Pascal have been released, sources indicate that his introduction might complicate the succession plan that Boden had put in place. Prior to his exit, Boden had selected Christopher Herrmann (played by David Eigenberg) as his successor. However, with the arrival of Pascal, Herrmann's future within the department becomes uncertain.

Eigenberg shared insights with Deadline, explaining that his character may not be keen on the promotion to officer. He suggests that Herrmann might prefer to continue serving as a firefighter, as some individuals in the fire service choose to do throughout their entire careers. The writers will have the task of addressing this dilemma and shaping Herrmann's character development within the changing dynamics of Firehouse 51.

Additionally, there is buzz surrounding the potential return of Eamonn Walker as Boden, who might make appearances in the upcoming season to showcase his new uniform. While plans are still in flux, Walker's return as a guest star is reportedly being considered.

The thirteenth season of Chicago Fire will also feature the main cast, including Taylor Kinney, Miranda Rae Mayo, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Daniel Kyri, Hanako Greensmith, and Jocelyn Hudon. For Mulroney, this marks a return to a broadcast firefighter drama after his involvement in Season 2 of ABC's Station 19. Mulroney's extensive resume includes notable performances in films such as My Best Friend's Wedding and August: Osage County, as well as TV appearances in Marvel's Secret Invasion, HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, and Arrested Development.

Fans of Chicago Fire can look forward to the riveting thirteenth season, as the arrival of Chief Dom Pascal promises to shake things up at Firehouse 51. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as production progresses.