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Steven Weber sat down with One Chicago Center to discuss his work on “Chicago Med,” and in doing so, he pulled back the curtain on his personal feelings toward the show. As he told the publication, one of the things that he quite appreciates is its willingness to represent the impact military service can have on an individual — specifically through Dr. Archer and Dr. Ethan Choi (Brian Tee). This is especially resonant due to his real-life connection to military veterans. “I work with an organization called New Directions for Veterans, and they are very much concerned with helping veterans who are homeless, helping them if they’re sick, helping them financially,” he said.
Weber goes on to note that he’s worked closely with New Directions for Veterans for several years and that this has made him even more appreciative of the efforts of “Chicago Med” to highlight veterans’ issues. In fact, the series has even gone as far as including real-life veterans in some cases. One, highlighted by the Wolf Entertainment Twitter page, noted that for an episode involving a Veterans Affairs hospital, they enlisted 15 actual veterans to work as background actors. The replies were full of folks thanking them for their service and even some vets thanking the “Chicago Med” team for the cameo opportunity.
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In ways noticeable in front of the camera and behind it, the minds behind “Chicago Med” display a clear love for active and retired military personnel. Steven Weber clearly isn’t alone in his efforts to show his appreciation for those who’ve bravely served.
