Chicago Fire Season 14 Casts X-Files Star Annabeth Gish — And Fans Are Thrilled
The countdown to Chicago Fire Season 14 is almost over, and NBC just dropped some casting news that’s set fans buzzing. Annabeth Gish — best known to sci-fi lovers as Agent Monica Reyes on The X-Files — is stepping into the One Chicago universe for a multi-episode arc. For longtime TV viewers, it feels like two worlds colliding in the best way.
Annabeth Gish Joins Chicago Fire
According to TV Insider, Gish will play Annette Davis, the mayor’s chief of staff, appearing in the Season 14 premiere on October 1. Her storyline will tie closely with Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney), whose leadership style already ruffled feathers in Season 13.
One thing is certain: when politics invades Firehouse 51, nothing ever goes smoothly. Fans can expect Gish’s character to wield power, complicate decisions, and possibly clash with firefighters who put lives ahead of City Hall agendas.
From The X-Files to One Chicago
Though Gish first earned notice in Mystic Pizza (1988), many fans know her best from The X-Files. She joined the series in its ninth season as Agent Reyes, later returning for the revival. She’s also become a frequent collaborator with horror auteur Mike Flanagan, appearing in Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher, and more.
But her new role in Chicago Fire takes her far from paranormal conspiracies. Instead of chasing alien threats, she’ll be navigating the equally dangerous world of politics and city power struggles.
What It Means for Firehouse 51
The Season 13 finale left fans shaken: staff cuts loomed, Violet and Carver’s romance hung in the balance, and Stellaride’s family plans hit turbulence. The addition of Annette Davis hints that Season 14 will lean into high-stakes political drama alongside the usual rescue action.
Her presence could mean trouble for Pascal, who is still earning the trust of Firehouse 51. Could Annette Davis back him — or undermine him when the pressure builds?
New Faces, Big Departures
Gish isn’t the only fresh addition. Brandon Larracuente (On Call) joins as firefighter Sal Vasquez. Meanwhile, longtime cast members Jake Lockett, Daniel Kyri, and Michael Bradway are departing, though Kyri will return briefly to wrap up Ritter’s story.
With so much change in the air, Gish’s arc feels perfectly timed to shake things up even further.
Season 14 Premiere Date
Chicago Fire Season 14 premieres Wednesday, October 1 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, sandwiched between Chicago Med (8 p.m.) and Chicago P.D. (10 p.m.). Episodes stream next day on Peacock.
Fans should brace themselves: between politics, staff shake-ups, and emotional fallout from Season 13, Firehouse 51 is about to face one of its most explosive years yet.