Chicago Med star teases possible return 2 years after leaving series as he says ‘never say goodbye’

CHICAGO Med star Brian Tee has hinted at a possible return for his character after leaving the series in 2022.

Brian, 47, previously played Dr. Ethan Choi on Chicago Med for nearly eight seasons.

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Since leaving, the actor has returned to the NBC drama to direct two episodes.

In terms of his character, Brian recently teased that fans could see more of Dr. Choi in the future during an interview at the Gotham TV Awards.

“There is always talk [about] returning to the screen”, said the actor TV line.

“It’s interesting. I think every season Chicago Med goes through a certain amount of flux.

“But I can come back and act with the entire cast and crew on the director’s side.

“So we will always start that conversation, and if the right time or the right story comes along, maybe it will happen.

“So it’s one of those things you never say goodbye to,” he joked.

THINKING OUT LOUD

Brian also had an idea of ​​what kind of setting his character might encounter if he returned.

“I think the hospital probably needs help. Some kind of tragedy is about to happen, some kind of great catastrophe drama,” Brian guessed.

“Maybe they’ll bring back me, Will Halstead and April and bring back some of the old team to fix things the way they were.”

With some experience under his belt, Brian also said he would be interested in expanding his directing resume to other series in the Chicago franchise.

“That would be my next thing. It’s not on the agenda yet. I mean, it’s on the agenda for me, I hope. So we’ll see,” she explained.

“Everyone there, even PD and Fire, are doing an incredible job. And I know it’s much more difficult to film because they film outside.

“We at Chicago Med stay indoors most of the time. So this will be much more of an adventure as far as my directing goes,” he continued.

A Chicago

The Chicago franchise consists of four shows created by Dick Wolf, Michael Brandt and Derek Haas.

• Chicago Fire – series that debuted in 2012
• Chicago PD – a Chicago Fire spinoff that began in 2014
• Chicago Med – a Chicago Fire spinoff that began in 2015
• Chicago Justice – a Chicago PD spinoff that was canceled in 2017

GOODBYE, DR. CHOI

Brian left Chicago Med in December 2022, during an episode titled It Could Be the Start of Something New.

The actor’s decision to leave came after his six-year contract with the program ended.

At the time, Deadline reported that the Jurassic World actor wanted to spend more time with his family.

Brian is married to actress Mirelly Taylor and the two welcomed their daughter, Madeline, in 2015.

He also planned to “pursue other opportunities expanding his experience as an actor, budding director and producer.”

So it’s one of those things you never say goodbye to.”

Brian TeeActor/Director

Brian explained the importance of playing Dr. Ethan Choi in the series and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.

“Playing Dr. Ethan Choi on Chicago Med was such a gift and a blessing,” he told the outlet.

“I am forever grateful to our fans and my colleagues, both in front of and behind the camera, as I embark on a new journey.”

Brian said that playing a starring role as Ethan “catapulted me into a different arena where I feel like the perception of not just myself, but Asian Americans has changed.”

“Having an Asian face as the protagonist was already a stepping stone, if not a ladder,” he added.

Although Brian returned to Chicago Med to direct a few episodes after his departure, he was also involved in other projects.

The actor stars opposite Nicole Kidman in the Amazon series Expats, which is set in Hong Kong.

Brian plays Clarke Woo, who tries to keep her family together after her son, Gus, goes missing.

The six-episode miniseries was released on the streaming platform in January 2024.

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