Spencer also hinted that the goodbye episode would probably not be the last that viewers saw of Casey. I added it up, and I think this year is my 18th year of network television … It was a difficult decision because I’ve loved the show from the start, but there are other things that I would like to do in the future, and there’s some family that I need to take care of, and 18 years is a long time.” At the time of his exit, the actor explained, “I realized I’ve been doing TV for a long time. Spencer had starred on the firefighter drama since its 2012 debut and was one of six remaining series regulars from the first season. Since then, he has continued to have an off-screen, long-distance relationship with Sylvie Brett (who took an extended leave from her job to spend time with her boyfriend).
Spencer departed the series in the 200th episode, when his character Casey decided to move to Oregon to take care of his late best friend Andy Darden’s sons. “It’s going to be a very beautiful thing on the set to see that face up here. Inside Line: Scoop on Chicago Fire Return and Moreįilming on the season finale has yet to begin, “but I can tell you that everybody is dying to see Jesse. Charlie Barnett Reflects on Chicago Fire Dismissal: 'It Broke Me For a Long Time'
