Kara Killmer Reveals the Secret to Her and Jesse Spencer’s On-Screen Chemistry

This is how they make that Brettsey magic happen on Chicago Fire.

Ever wonder why some TV couples just seem to go together? Of course, good actors can portray romantic interest, but to convince the audience of a real connection, you need something called chemistry, and Kara Killmer and Jesse Spencer, who played paramedic Sylvie Brett and firefighter Matt Casey on Chicago Fire, respectively, had the definition of chemistry. After finishing her character’s storyline with a wedding to remember, Killmer revealed the secret to her and Spencer’s on-screen sparks.

How Kara Killmer and Jesse Spencer generated chemistry for Chicago Fire

“We really just spend a lot of time laughing and joking around. [Spencer] is such a clown in real life, and so delightful, you know?” the actress told NBC Insider. Though the whole One Chicago franchise is about as dramatic as it gets, the set is a ton of fun. “There’s a lot of laughter that goes behind just about every single thing that we film,” said Killmer.

Killmer talks Casey’s return on Chicago Fire Season 12

Though the Brettsey wedding was Brett’s send-off, Casey had already departed Station 51 (Spencer was last season in the finale of Season 11). And the reunion was a warm one. “It was such a treat to get to have him back for this episode. It was like coming home, you know? We picked up right where we left off. It was really sweet getting to have him back for this episode. It was like he never left,” Killmer said.

And what an episode it was. “I think one of the things that’s refreshing about this episode is in their vows; they are finally getting to say to each other face to face what everyone has understood, but it’s kinda been left unsaid,” Killmer explained. “You don’t frequently get to hear them talk about how much they love each other, and so that was something that was very satisfying about filming the wedding is that you finally get to hear them say to each other what everyone has been seeing and feeling and thinking for, you know, the last, like, five years.”

Is Sylvie Brett gone forever on Chicago Fire?

While there are currently no plans to bring the character back, a cameo isn’t off the table. In her goodbye post to Killmer, co-star Miranda Rae Mayo (Lieutenant Stella Kidd) wrote, “I know this won’t be the last time we see you at 51. See you soon, sister.”

Plus, Killmer herself told NBC Insider about the possibility of returning to the show, “The door is wide open. Any time they wanna call, I will be there. It is a fantastic show, great people. I will come back any time they want.”

Related articles

“Chicago P.D. Reruns Rekindle My Heartache: Why Halstead and Upton’s Exit Still Stings”

Chicago P.D. was a wild ride during Season 10 as the Intelligence Unit dealt with the absence of Jay Halstead due to the departure of Jesse Lee…

“How Jay Halstead’s Chicago PD Exit Should Have Been Handled: A Missed Opportunity for a Fitting Farewell”

The idea behind Halstead’s Chicago PD exit arc could have resulted in a compelling exit if NBC was able to execute the storyline differently. For starters, the…

Chicago PD Season 12’s New Character Makes Replacing Hailey Upton Trickier

As Chicago PD approaches its twelfth season, the show is undergoing significant changes, including the departure of a key character and the introduction of a new one….

‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 12 Kicks Off in September: Everything to Know About the Cop Show

During season 11 of the series, fans finally saw Kim Burgess (Marina Squerciati) and Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) get engaged and stay that way. The pair famously…

Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med Teaser Offers a First Look at Dermot Mulroney’s New Chief: ‘Let’s Hit It, Team!’ (Exclusive)

Exclusive First Look: Dermot Mulroney’s New Chief in Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. Fans of the Chicago franchise are in for a treat as Chicago…

The Big Problem Some Chicago Fire Fans Have With The Female Characters’ Stories

“Chicago Fire” — the first of NBC’s “One Chicago” franchise — follows the professional and personal lives of the fictional Firehouse 51 of the Chicago Fire Department, including…