Dermot Mulroney, who plays Chief Dom Pascal on Chicago Fire, is set to leave the show. Season 14 episode 14 has set up a storyline intended to accommodate his exit from the role.
The episode Hit and Run sets up the storyline after news had broken in January that Mulroney would be taking a 'hiatus' from the show. Fans can rest easy because Mulroney's exit is not a permanent one.
He will be away from the series for a bit but his return is confirmed. However, it is not exactly clear when he is coming back and whether it will be before the finale of season 14.
As Mulroney takes a step back, Rob Morgan will fill in as Battalion Chief Hopkins who will be overseeing Firehouse 51.
Chief Pascal's actions during the One Chicago crossover will pave the way for the character's temporary exit.
According to showrunner Andrea Newman, Pascal's arrest for obstruction of justice will send him on a 'totally different and new direction' and he will have to decide if he wants to fight to get back to 51 or start a new path altogether.
