Violet Mikami: Last News

Daniel Kyri‘s Darren Ritter was notably absent in the latest episode of Chicago Fire this week.

Chicago Fire could be potentially losing another key member of its cast.

NBC‘s Chicago Fire has upped Jake Lockett to series regular for Season 13, Deadline has confirmed.

Chicago Fire fans were left heartbroken on Wednesday when Sylvie Brett made the emotional decision to end her long-distance relationship with Matt Casey.Exclusive: Chicago PD's Marina Squerciati shares what Jesse Lee Soffer's departure means for VoightFormer Captain Casey made the decision to leave Chicago to move to Oregon and help raise his late best friend's children, with him and Brett attempting to try long distance. But at the end of Wednesday's premiere episode, which had seen Brett share her frustrations with their lack of communication, viewers saw her on the phone ending the romance.WATCH: One Chicago returns to NBCHanako Greensmith, who stars as Brett's paramedic colleague Violet Mikami spoke to HELLO! about that moment, sharing that "Brett, in a large and beautiful way, is stepping up for herself".That decision will also affect Violet, with Hanako adding: "Brett doesn't need a man to be confident, and that is inspiring for Violet.

kicks off its 11th season Wednesday and the stakes are higher than ever for the Firehouse 51 crew.The jam-packed season opener, titled «Hold on Tight,» finds Stella Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Kelly Severide’s (Taylor Kinney) honeymoon interrupted by a dangerous person from their past. Meanwhile, Kidd’s former academy classmate, Sam Carver (Jake Lockett), joins the team at 51, setting up a tense reunion for the duo.

Chicago Fire bosses have teased a dramatic conclusion to the ongoing Violet Mikami and Chief Evan Hawkins romance.MORE: Chicago Fire bosses confirm return of Jesse Spencer for 'chaotic' season 10 finaleExecutive producers Derek Haas and Andrea Newman wouldn't answer questions about whether the pair's controversial romance - Hawkins is paramedic-in-charge Violet's direct report - would continue into season 11, instead only sharing that there will be a "very dangerous situation" the two will be involved in.WATCH: Chicago Fire: Violet questions Hawkins over her awardHanako Greensmith, who plays Violet, joined the cast in season eight for a small role before becoming a recurring character in season nine and then being upped in the break before season ten to a series regular.She has quickly become a beloved member of the cast, and Derek praised the actress for stepping up during recent episodes.Exclusive: Chicago Fire's Hanako Greensmith opens up about Stellaride's weddingMORE: Chicago Fire star Hanako Greensmith teases 'complicated' newcomer amid Violet and Hawkins' romance"We talked to Dick Wolf not too long ago and we are so proud of the whole season," he told HELLO! "It was so tough in terms of production, but our crew is the greatest… and the performances are insane with actors really stepping up in ways we couldn't imagine. The way Hanako has portrayed Violet has been amazing."He also shared that he would love to "put Violet out on her own" for a standalone episode, similar to a recent episode that aired focusing on Chief Boden.