“Chicago Fire” showrunner Andrea Newman is departing the show, Variety has confirmed.
With Newman’s exit, series co-executive producer Victor Teran has been promoted to executive producer and showrunner for the NBC drama’s upcoming 15th season.
“Working at ‘Chicago Fire,’ with the absolute best cast and crew in the business, has been the highlight of my career,” Newman said. “Like so many others, I was inspired to get into TV writing because of Dick, so what a thrill it’s been to work with him and the amazing Wolf team of Peter Jankowski, Rebecca McGill and Anastasia Puglisi. I’m so grateful to them, Derek Haas and the NBC and Universal execs who have been so supportive of the show all along the way. After 14 years, you really do become a family and working with this group will always feel like home.”
Newman has been a mainstay at “Chicago Fire” since it began. She originally joined the show as a writer and co-executive producer in its first season in 2012. She rose through the ranks to become an executive producer and eventually co-showrunner in 2021 before taking over sole leadership of the show in 2023.
“We’re sad to say goodbye to Andrea. She’s been at the center of the heart and soul of ‘Chicago Fire’ since the beginning and the show thrived under her watch,” said series executive producer Peter Jankowski. “We’re grateful for her commitment to the development of the next generation and know the show will be in great hands with Victor taking the reins.”
Teran originally joined “Chicago Fire” in its 10th season. He was previously vice president of physical production at Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and also produced, wrote and directed indie films like the Sundance Dramatic Competition selection “Filly Brown,” starring Gina Rodriguez and Edward James Olmos, and the SXSW Competition film “Snap.”
He is repped by Verve.
All three One Chicago shows were renewed back in March. All three shows remain ratings stalwarts on the NBC primetime lineup, even this late in their runs. They continue to power NBC’s Wednesday night schedule, airing back-to-back.
Deadline first reported Newman’s exit.
