CHICAGO FIRE Loses a Series Regular

[Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Wednesday, March 17 episode of CHICAGO FIRE.]

Months after joining CHICAGO FIRE as a series regular, Adriyan Rae, who played paramedic Gianna Mackey, has exited the series, a rep for the show has confirmed.

“Though it’s coming to an unexpected end, this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary,” Rae posted on Instagram. “I have learned sooo many valuable lessons, gone through acting Olympics and come out stronger, and most importantly, met & made so many amazing friends. Thank you to every director, producer, crew member, cast member, transpo, catering, Dick Wolf, and the whole camp. EVERYONE INVOLVED IN ANY CAPACITY! You’ve been amazing and you’re so appreciated. I am forever grateful for each and every one of you and you’re my Fire family for life. We did it! Together we created a beautiful character who is dynamic, and someone I’m very proud I got to portray. Until we all work again, I’m always sending you love and light. And to the fans, my God you’re so loved! Thank you for all your support and I am so humbled you all found something lovable and relatable in Gianna Mackey. I ask that you extend to me the same grace, space, and understanding you’d want in any transitional time, and realize that while it is sad, some things are really only meant for a season and that’s okay. And that I am a human and we are all growing. Great things are coming and we are all exactly where we are supposed to be. with love | with light | from a forever ChiHard- A.Rae”

In “Double Red,” Mackey opted to leave Firehouse 51–and there is the chance she could return.

“Adriyan let us know she had some private reasons to leave CHICAGO [FIRE],” showrunner Derek Haas told EW.com. “To hear that as a showrunner, you absolutely respect what an actor needs. All I can say is we love her and I know she’s going to be great on some other series. And she left 51 on great terms, so there’s a chance we could check in on her. We’re always looking for something to boost up a crossover! I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Mackey in Firehouse 51.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Will you miss Mackey?

CHICAGO FIRE, Wednesdays, 9/8c, NBC

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