‘Chicago Fire’ Newcomer Welcomed by Cast with Pre-Season Dinner
Ahead of its Season 14 premiere, “Chicago Fire” extended a warm welcome โขto its newest member, actor Jake Larracuente,โฃ with a cast dinner hosted by veteran Daniel Kyriakos (who plays ritter).The gestureโ helped Larracuente quickly integrateโ into the established โensemble and fostered a familial atmosphere on set.
Larracuente, who joins Firehouse 51 as Sal Vasquez, shared that Kyriakos โขinvited his wife to meet the cast, solidifying a sense of belonging before filming began. โค”I invited my wife, they allโ met withโค her, and it just feels like a family,” Larracuente said. “And โI was able to bond with them before stepping on setโข at all.” This โฃproactive effortโ to โขinclude the newcomer reflects the โขshow’s long-standing tradition of โcamaraderie, now entering its 13th year.โค
The 30-year-old actor noted the supportive โenvironment eased any potential jitters about joining the long-running series. He described โฃthe set as “a good โคtime,” emphasizingโข the balance between a lighthearted atmosphere and a dedication to professional work.”They keep it light โon set. But at the same โtime, they โrespect the work.And when itโฃ comes time to work, they showโฃ upโข prepared and whatnot,” Larracuente explained to NBC Insider.
Larracuenteโ credits the cast’s inclusive approach with helping him adjust to the demands of the show. “They’ve all done their part equally in helping me adjust toโ the new experience of the show,” he said,adding that enjoying the company of his colleagues makes his job easier.
Viewers can see Larracuente debut as Sal Vasquez in the Season 14 premiere of “Chicago Fire” on Wednesday, October โ1, โat 9/8cโ on NBC, asโข part of One Chicago Wednesdays.The premiere event begins with “Chicago Med” Season 11 at 8/7c, followed by “Chicago Fire,” and concluding with theโ Season 13 โpremiere of “Chicago P.D.” at 10/9c. Episodes will be available toโ stream the day after airing โขon peacock.