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Dom Pascal, the replacement Chief Wallace Boden hired from Firehouse 51, is cast by Dermot Mulroney. Though he is a happy person who performs well under pressure, Pascal's leadership approach is different from Boden's. He started his career in Chicago but lived for a good period in Miami before coming back. Pascal's personal life is marked by estrangement from his wife.
Although Dom Pascal is said to be a happy and capable leader who under pressure performs well, his approach is different from Chief Boden's. Though specifics of Pascal's leadership style are not yet known, it implies he may bring Firehouse 51 new ideas and approaches.
Surprising many viewers, Chief Boden's leaving was announced around the end of Chicago Fire season 12. Though the precise causes of his leaving haven't been mentioned clearly, his goal was to have Christopher Hermann follow him as head. Wolf Entertainment, on the other hand, veers in another path and appoints Dom Pascal as new chief.
Dermot Mulroney's casting as Dom Pascal points to the writers' need for an actor with a commanding presence and the capacity to capture a charming but nuanced leader. Mulroney's acting background, which included parts in several genres, perhaps qualified him to play Pascal's vibrant character.
Dom Pascal implies a convoluted personal background by being apart from his wife. Though the specifics of their separation are not explored, this information suggests to Pascal a possible cause of emotional complexity or conflict.
At first, chief Boden wanted Christopher Hermann to succeed him. The authors decided to veer differently, though, and portrayed Dom Pascal as the new leader. Hermann's future within Firehouse 51 or his possible alternative within the fire service is yet unknown.
Dom Pascal's Chicago Fire season 13 debut is still unknown. But his presence is anticipated during the next season, therefore changing the dynamics of Firehouse 51.
The crew will surely be much changed by Dom Pascal's arrival at Firehouse 51. The staff will get a fresh dynamic from his different leadership style, personal background, and maybe contradicting attitude to problems. His presence will probably present chances as well as difficulties for the firefighters.