Archive · 2 Oct 2025
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
- When
- Season 11 Premiere, "We All Fall Down"
- Where
- NBC's Chicago Med
- Why
- Marlyne Barrett took a temporary leave for personal reasons
- 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