11 months ago
Chicago Med Handles Maggie's Absence Following Actress' Break
In the TV show Chicago Med, Maggie Lockwood, played by Marlyne Barrett, is temporarily away from the show due to personal reasons.
The premiere of Season 11 briefly mentions her absence through conversations between characters.
The show's producers are hopeful that Barrett will return.
The story does not provide any specific information about the actress' leave.
The showrunner mentions that when she returns, they will incorporate her storyline.
In the meantime, the show subtly references Maggie in the first episode.
The show has been airing since 2015 and Barrett has been with the show since the beginning.
Marlyne Barrett, who plays Maggie Lockwood, is taking a temporary leave from Chicago Med.
The show's premiere briefly references Maggie's absence.
Showrunner Allen MacDonald hopes Barrett will return this season.
The character Maggie's absence is mentioned in conversations between characters.
New episodes of Chicago Med air every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
- Who
- Marlyne Barrett (Maggie Lockwood) and the show Chicago Med
- What
- How the show addresses Maggie Lockwood's absence due to Marlyne Barrett's leave
- Where
- NBC's Chicago Med
- When
- Season 11 Premiere, "We All Fall Down"
- Why
- Marlyne Barrett took a temporary leave for personal reasons
Key facts
- Show
- Chicago Med
- Character
- Maggie Lockwood
- Actress
- Marlyne Barrett
- Reason for Absence
- Personal reasons
- Season 11 Premiere
- "We All Fall Down"
- Network
- NBC
- Air Time
- Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET
Quotes
Allen MacDonald
Showrunner of Chicago Med
“Right now, there are references to her not being there. I think this will probably be a little frustrating for the audience, but whatever story we do with her, we will want to save for and when she comes back. So at least in the short term, we’re saying that Maggie has temporarily stepped away.”
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“We hope to see her at some point this season, but that remains uncertain at the moment. When Marlyne told us she wanted to step away, we, of course, respected that. She had to do so for personal reasons.”
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Sharon Goodwin
A character in Chicago Med
“You know, Maggie has some big shoes to fill, and she’d be proud of you.”
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“Not a peep.”
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Dr. Charles
A character in Chicago Med
“Have you talked to Maggie since she left?”
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Doris
The hospital’s ED nurse
“Just keeping them warm until she comes back.”
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