‘Chicago Med’ Shocker: Marlyne Barrett Exits After 10 Years
Another big change is coming to Chicago Med in Season 11. Marlyne Barrett, who has portrayed Maggie Lockwood since the medical drama’s inception in 2015, is leaving the show ahead of its fall return.
According to Variety, the shock exit is due to unspecified personal reasons, and it is unknown at this time if she will return later in the season.
Barrett was one of the few remaining series originals on Med, alongside S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin and Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles. Both of those actors are still expected to return to their roles in Season 11.
Maggie, a charge nurse, has been a key part of the Gaffney crew since the beginning of the series and was an integral part of the nurse sick-out storyline of Season 10.
The news comes on the heels of another massive bit of Chicago Med news: Nick Gehlfuss, who played Dr. Will Halstead, will be returning to his role for the new season. TV Insider also exclusively reported that Cassius Hatosy, son of The Pitt star Shawn Hatosy, would be guest-starring in the new season of the One Chicago hit.
Barrett previously opened up about surviving uterine and ovarian cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 2022, in a 2024 interview with People, explaining that she was in “complete remission” after being treated with chemotherapy. She continued to work through her treatment process at the time and credited her Chicago Med costars and the crew with “creating a system of care” for her during the experience.
“I think the initial phone calls with production and the studio to get greenlit to work were some of the most special phone calls that I’ve ever made in my life. It wasn’t just, ‘Hey Marlyne, can you work?’ The question was, ‘How do we support you in this?’ Some of the tenderest questions that I’ve ever been asked by a corporation,” she remembered in the interview.
Chicago Med returns on October 1, leading the One Chicago Wednesday night lineup, which also includes Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
Chicago Med, Season 11 Premiere, October 1, 8/7c, NBC
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I really hope her leaving is not for health reason. She is so wonderful in that role it would be a shame if she is not doing well. I’m sure all her fans are wishing her well and are looking forward to seeing her soon.
All good thoughts are with her
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I will miss her! A great character...hope she comes back!
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Me too but why is leaving? Is it because of her illnesses? Or is it something else? I like Sharon too
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I love her character. I hope she’s not leaving because of health issues. I’ll pray for her.
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She had Stage 4 cancer a couple yrs ago. Do you remember her looking real thin and drawn out. I hope she hasn't come out of remission.
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Will really miss her. Hope that her health is ok. I wish her the best.❤️
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I just love her and all the cast of characters. Their support and concerns let me feel like the actors are more like family and not just co workers. Pray the best for Maggie and hope to see you soon.
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Lord be with her and let all be well and she can return to the show.
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OH NO! Not Maggie! Chicago Med will never be the same without sweet Maggie! She is a wonderful actress and I, for one, am hoping the she will return during this fall season. Praying whatever personal reasons will workout for her and her family! We love you Maggie! 🩷🩷🩷
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No! I liked her character and her acting but I can't wait to see what she does next. I wish her good luck in the next chapter of her life.
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According to Variety, the shock exit is due to unspecified personal reasons. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Marlyne is so beautiful and brings such strength and compassion to her role as Maggie. She will be dearly missed and I hope she is able to return, if not later this season, then next.
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Maggie is a beautiful, strong character that I will miss very much. I wish her well and happiness in future endeavors. Hopefully she will return for cameo appearances.
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Oh no! She's my favorite.
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So sad to hear this. I hope she is ok.
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Best wishes to her. I thought her character was a busy body always in everyone's business.