Eamonn Walker Exits "Chicago Fire" as Series Regular after 12 Seasons
by Rosy Cordero
May 7, 2024


"Chicago Fire" original cast member Eamonn Walker is stepping away from his series regular duties on the hit NBC series after 12 seasons portraying boss Wallace Boden, Deadline has learned.

The decision to step back was his own and he is expected to continue in a recurring capacity.

https://deadline.com/2024/05/eamonn-walker-chicago-fire-exit-1235907905/

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Eamonn Walker Returning to "Chicago Fire" for One Episode in Season 13
by Rosy Cordero
March 5, 2025


Eamonn Walker will return to NBC‘s "Chicago Fire" as Wallace Boden in the Season 13 episode titled “Post-Mortem” (#1318), which will air Wednesday, April 16 at 9/8c.

In the episode, Boden has been tasked by Commissioner Grissom to run a post-incident analysis following a house fire that collapses with a firefighter inside.

https://deadline.com/2025/03/eamonn-walker-chicago-fire-season-13-episode-1236311123/