Chicago Fire adds DaVinchi as series regular for season 15

The long-running NBC drama "Chicago Fire" has added actor DaVinchi as a new series regular for its upcoming 15th season, continuing a period of transition for the hit procedural. DaVinchi, whose real name is Abraham D. Juste, will portray Marcus Burke, a firefighter candidate at the show's central Firehouse 51. The character is described as roguish and funny with a wry sense of humor, but also a little defiant.

DaVinchi, 29, is known for his roles as Terry "Southwest T" Flenory on Starz's "BMF" and as Darnell Hayes on The CW's "All American." He celebrated the casting announcement on social media. His arrival follows other recent changes for the series. Actor Dermot Mulroney, who played former Chief Dom Pascal, was written off the show midway through season 14, though he returned for the finale. His future with the franchise remains unclear.

In a significant behind-the-scenes shift, longtime showrunner Andrea Newman departed the series after its 14th season. Newman, who had worked on "Chicago Fire" for its entire run, called the experience the highlight of her career in a statement. She said working with the cast and crew felt like home after 14 years. Executive producer Peter...