The sixth season of ''

Chicago Med ''Chicago Med'' is an American medical drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, and is the third installment of Wolf Entertainment's ''Chicago'' franchise. The series premiered on NBC on November 17, 2015. ''Chicago Med'' ...

'', an American

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television series with executive producer

Dick Wolf Richard Anthony Wolf (born December 20, 1946) is an American film and television producer, best known for his Law & Order (franchise), ''Law & Order'' franchise. Since 1990, the franchise has included six police/courtroom dramas and four internat ...

, and producers

Michael Brandt Michael Brandt (born October 1, 1968) is an American writer and director. Life and career Brandt is an alumnus of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where as an undergrad he earned a BBA and in graduate school earned Master of Arts in Communicat ...

Derek Haas Derek Haas (born June 30, 1970) is an American writer and producer. Life and career Derek Haas attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he earned both his B.A. and M.A. in English Literature. He lives in Los Angeles, and has made a na ...

Peter Jankowski Peter F. Jankowski (born January 8, 1964) is an American television, film producer and film developer. He is President and Chief Operating Officer of Dick Wolf's Wolf Entertainment, headquartered in Universal City, California. His work across bo ...

, Andrew Schneider and

Diane Frolov Diane Frolov is an American television writer and producer. She has written for several television shows, including ''The Sopranos'' and ''Northern Exposure''. She frequently co-writes episodes with her husband, Andrew Schneider. Career Frolo ...

, was ordered on February 27, 2020. The season premiered on November 11, 2020. This season marks the final appearances of paediatric attending Natalie Manning portrayed by

Torrey DeVitto Torrey Joël DeVitto (born June 8, 1984) is an American actress and former fashion model. Her first starring role was as Karen Kerr on the ABC Family drama series '' Beautiful People'' (2005–2006). She followed this up with recurring roles as ...

and staff nurse April Sexton portrayed by

Yaya DaCosta Camara DaCosta Johnson (born November 15, 1982), better known as Yaya DaCosta, is an American actress and model. She was the runner-up in Cycle 3 of ''America's Next Top Model''. DaCosta eventually went to star in ABC's daytime drama series ''Al ...

Cast

Main characters

Nick Gehlfuss Nicholas Alan Gehlfuss is an American actor, known for his role in 2014 as Robbie Pratt in the fourth season of the Showtime family comedy-drama '' Shameless''. In 2015, he started starring as Dr. Will Halstead in the NBC medical drama ''Chicag ...

as Dr. Will Halstead, Supervising Attending Emergency Physician *

as Emergency Department Nurse April Sexton *

as Dr. Natalie Manning, Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics Attending *

Brian Tee , known professionally as Brian Tee, is a Japanese film and television actor. He is known for playing Dr. Ethan Choi on the NBC medical drama ''Chicago Med'' and its spin-offs, and has starred in such films as '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo D ...

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Dr. Ethan Choi, Attending Emergency Physician/Chief of the ED. * Marlyne Barrett as Maggie Campbell, RN, ED Charge Nurse *

S. Epatha Merkerson Sharon Epatha Merkerson (born November 28, 1952) is a film, stage, and television actor. Known by her stage name S. Epatha Merkerson, she has received numerous high-profile accolades for her work, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, ...

as Sharon Goodwin, Chief of Patient and Medical Services *

Oliver Platt Oliver Platt (born January 12, 1960) is a Canadian-born American actor. He is known for his starring roles in many films such as ''Flatliners'' (1990), ''Beethoven'' (1992), '' Indecent Proposal'', ''The Three Musketeers'' (both 1993), '' Execut ...

as Dr. Daniel Charles, Chief of Psychiatry *

Dominic Rains Dominic Rains (; born Amin Nazemzadeh, fa, امین ناظم زاده, label=none, March 1, 1982) is an American actor, best known for his roles in independent films, including '' The Taqwacores'' (2010) and '' A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night'' ...

as Dr. Crockett Marcel, Trauma surgeon

Recurring characters

Tehmina Sunny Tehmina Sunny is an English actress. She is also trained as a violinist and vocalist. She is of Indian descent. Life and career Sunny's career began whilst living in London. After a trip to Los Angeles to study with an acting teacher, she deci ...

as Dr. Sabeena Virani, R&D Rep from Kender Pharmaceutical * Roland Buck III as Dr. Noah Sexton, resident * Jodi Kingsley as DCFS Officer Madeline Gastern * Margaret Colin as Carol Conte *

Steven Weber Steven Robert Weber (born March 4, 1961) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Brian Hackett on the television series ''Wings'' which aired from April 1990 to May 1997 on NBC, as Sam Blue in '' Once and Again'', and ...

as Dr. Dean Archer * Nate Santana as Dr. James Lanik *

Brennan Brown Brennan Brown (born November 23, 1968) is an American film, television, and stage actor. He currently plays Dr. Samuel Abrams on NBC's ''Chicago Med''. He played Robert Childan on Amazon's '' Man in the High Castle''. Career He received his M ...

as Dr. Samuel Abrams * Charlie Farrell as Mark Barragan * Benny Mora as Mike

Crossover guest stars

LaRoyce Hawkins LaRoyce C. Hawkins (born May 4, 1988) is an American actor, stand-up comedian, spoken word artist, and musician. Hawkins stars on NBC's police drama ''Chicago P.D.'', where he portrays Officer Kevin Atwater. The show is in its tenth season. ...

as Officer Kevin Atwater *

Kara Killmer Kara Killmer (born June 14, 1988) is an American actress, best known for starring as paramedic Sylvie Brett in the NBC drama series ''Chicago Fire'' (as well as the associated series ''Chicago Med'' and ''Chicago P.D.'', which together make ...

as Paramedic in Charge Sylvie Brett *

Joe Minoso Joe Miñoso (born September 25, 1978) is an American theater and television actor. He currently stars in NBC's '' Chicago Fire''. Early life He saw his first girlfriend in a school play at Lincoln High School where she took him backstage and h ...

as Firefighter Joe Cruz * Hanako Greensmith as Paramedic Violet Mikami

Episodes

Production

Filming

After shutting down in early March due to COVID-19, production on the new season picked up on Sept. 22. NBC revealed on September 29, 2020, that the series took a two-week hiatus after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19. The positive result was discovered during rapid testing and the unnamed individual was immediately sent home. The temporary shutdown did not affect ''Med's'' Season 6 premiere or the production schedules for ''Chicago Fire'' and ''Chicago P.D.''.

Casting

On September 22, 2020,

has been tapped for a multi-episode arc. On May 12, 2021, it was announced that longtime cast members

and

would depart the series at the end of the sixth season opting not to renew their contracts and new work opportunities.

Ratings

References

External links

* * {{Chicago franchise 2020 American television seasons 2021 American television seasons Chicago Med seasons Television productions postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic Television shows about the COVID-19 pandemic