Main role for Daniel Kyri in Chicago Fire

Darren Ritter - who is portrayed by Daniel Kyri - will become a main character starting from the ninth season. Daniel Kyri (Chicago PD) joined the cast of Chicago Fire in the seventh season. Since then, fireman Darren Ritter has appeared in pretty much all the episodes. The character will now be upgraded from a recurring role to a main role.

Fellow creator and executive producer Derek Haas (Chicago Med) said the following to the American news company Deadline; “Very excited Daniel is going to be a series regular this year. Ritter has become a big part of Firehouse 51, and Daniel plays him with a sincerity and depth that always makes the room excited to write for him. Expect to see some big Ritter action in Season 9.” The ninth season is expected to begin it's run on NBC on the 11th of November.

Congrats, x-on:danielkyri! ? Looking forward to more iconic moments with Ritter. ?❤️ #ChicagoFire pic.twitter.com/oTPN4El3ja

— Chicago Fire (x-on:NBCChicagoFire) September 1, 2020