Even Chicago Fire’s David Eigenberg Was Hoping For A Casey And Brett Decision – Looper

Gearing up for action on “Chicago Fire” ever since the series’ pilot episode back in 2012, David Eigenberg’s Christopher Herrmann has become a fan favorite for his down-to-earth sensibility, good humor, and dependable nature. During his time on show he’s proven himself a trustworthy colleague when the going gets tough, as well as a “serial entrepreneur” who eagerly throws himself into multiple side-hustles, including buying into part ownership of the team’s chosen after-work hang out, Molly’s Bar.

As one of the longest-serving veterans with the Firehouse 51 squad, Eigenberg is well positioned to comment on the seemingly endless and inconclusive drama of the Brett-and-Casey affair. He voiced his thoughts on Brettsey during a 2021 interview on TV Meg along with fellow “Chicago Fire” actor Eamonn Walker, who plays Chief Wallace Boden. Asked about his impatience with Brettsey’s storyline, Eigenberg singled out the characters’ vacillation as the issue, saying, “Some people in life can’t pull the trigger, so to speak, in an amicable, loving way.” 

He went on to add that while he’s had people in his life who acted with the same indecisiveness, that isn’t his style, saying, “I’ve had friends like that, and I’m a ‘jump in’ guy.” He reinforced this assertion by recalling that he knew he was going to marry his wife the moment he met her, even though he notes that she apparently took longer before pulling that particular trigger.