Joe Miñoso Exits 'Chicago Fire' After 15 Seasons
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- Joe Miñoso is leaving NBC's "Chicago Fire" after 15 seasons, a departure confirmed to Variety by a source close to the show.
- Miñoso has portrayed firefighter Joe Cruz on the drama since Season 1, making him one of the longest-tenured cast members on the Dick Wolf procedural.
- "Chicago Fire" upcoming 15th season will include Miñoso in a handful of episodes so the writers can close out Cruz's storyline rather than dropping the character abruptly.
- Miñoso appeared in the show's pilot episode, meaning his final appearances will bookend a run that spans the series' entire run on NBC.
Why it matters: Cruz's exit marks the end of an era for a One Chicago cornerstone: with Miñoso gone after Season 15, "Chicago Fire" loses its last remaining original-series regular tied to the pilot, reshaping the ensemble for Season 16.
