Chicago Med wasted no time in the 2024 TV schedule before making changes to the ED, including saying goodbye to two doctors and welcoming two newcomers in the Season 10 premiere. In the second episode of the season, an ER alum has come on board as part of a case that causes problems for Dr. Frost (Darren Barnet).
Sharif Atkins, who spent five seasons on NBC's ER as Dr. Michael Gallant, spoke with CinemaBlend about joining Med to cause some problems for the new doctor. Sharif Atkins guest stars in the episode of Chicago Med that airs on October 2, following the Season 10 premiere (available streaming via Peacock subscription ) that totally upset the previous balance of the ED.
It's clear from the promo that Episode 2 won't exactly calm things down, including a quick shot of Atkins' character punching Dr. Frost. Atkins previewed what's on the way and why he wanted to tackle the role: It's interesting playing the role of Joe Thomas, a father, married with a wonderful son.
They learn after going in for what he believes is just a minor medical thing that their son's cancer has resurfaced. [There's] not only the heartbreak of learning about the cancer, but the heartbreak of believing they had beat it, because it was something he had struggled with previously. Just that story in and of itself, I was like, 'Oh!' To walk through that with some fantastic actors, Crystal Lee Brown and Kevin Chacon, it was really very profound, very profound.
"Profound" on a medical drama can often mean .