‘Chicago Fire’ Director Reza Tabrizi Plays Five Questions with SCREEN

What do two adorable Burnese Mountain dogs, Modern Family, and the best steakhouse in Chicago have in common? They’re all right here as Chicago Fire director Reza Tabrizi stops by for a thoroughly entertaining round of Five Questions with SCREEN. Let’s get to it!

SCREEN: What a thrilling crossover this season! With that in mind, we thought we’d ask… if your show could crossover with any TV show OUTSIDE of the One Chicago universe, what would it be?

REZA: Chicago Fire and Modern Family.

SCREEN: Your favorite restaurant in Chicago? What do we order when we go?

REZA: Bavette’s – Any of the steaks and the salmon

Here’s a look at one of the stars of Bavette’s, which was recently named one of the Top 100 Steakhouses in the World…

SCREEN: Worst job ever?

REZA: Working at Tabouli, a Mediterranean fast food restaurant I worked at in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when I first moved to the U.S.

SCREEN: What is your favorite Chicago Fire episode ever?

REZA: In The Trenches – Part 1 from Season 13

SCREEN: Your most prized possession?

REZA: My two Bernese Mountain boys, Roman and Chandler

And thank you, Reza, for sharing this adorable photo!

BONUS QUESTIONS!

SCREEN: The hardest you’ve ever laughed on set?

REZA: Herrmann (David Eigenberg) taking his shirt off during a scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTPh8PqHDA

SCREEN: If you could be a contestant on any game show or reality competition in TV history, what would it be?

REZA: On The Lot – I thought it could be my big break getting a chance to direct

SCREEN: Best advice you’ve ever been given?

REZA: Keep your eye on the ball.

Thanks for playing, Reza! Click here to catch up on current and past seasons of Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med.

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