Taylor Kinney returns to 'Chicago Fire' for Season 12

'Chicago Fire' actor Taylor Kinney is set to make his comeback to Firehouse 51. The 42-year-old actor, known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Kelly Severide, is making his return to the hit NBC series Season 12 after taking a hiatus earlier in the year.

Back in January, a source closely connected to the production of "Chicago Fire" confirmed that Kinney had taken a leave of absence due to a personal matter. While the specifics were not disclosed at the time, his character's absence was addressed in a season 11 episode, attributing it to an opportunity for Severide to undergo a prestigious arson investigation training program. However, when Severide didn't return to Chicago as anticipated, it left both his on-screen wife, Stella Kidd (played by Miranda Rae Mayo), and fans concerned.

Taylor Kinney's portrayal of Severide has been a pivotal part of "Chicago Fire" since the show's debut in 2012, kickstarting the successful "One Chicago" franchise, including spinoffs "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Med."


With the showrunners and writers of these Chicago-set series back to work in early October, fans can look forward to the return of all three shows on NBC, although their comeback is expected to follow the SAG/AFTRA strike. In the meantime, viewers can catch up on the series by streaming them on Peacock.