New The Rookie spin-off gets an important filming update

The Rookie (Image via Youtube/@TV Promos)
The Rookie (Image via Youtube/@TV Promos)

Alexi Hawley is the creator of the American police drama series The Rookie. Nathan Fillion plays John Nolan, a 45-year-old man who joins the Los Angeles Police Department as its oldest rookie.

William Norcross enlisted in the Los Angeles Police Department in his forties and is the subject of the episode, and the seventh season of the show, which debuted in 2018, is scheduled to premiere in 2026. It chronicles Nolan's struggles as he embarks on a new law enforcement job. Additionally, a one-season spin-off called The Rookie: Feds was shown.

Pilot filming for The Rookie: North, the spin-off of The Rookie, is scheduled for late winter or early spring. It centers on a fresh rookie police officer and is set in Washington state. The eighth season of the original series will debut in early 2026, and casting is still underway. The franchise keeps expanding.


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The Rookie: North is the new spin-off of the hit television series The Rookie, and the unique show's creator, Alexi Hawley, has stated that the pilot will start production in late winter or early spring, and this particular update shows that the spin-off is moving forward, even if the concept is still in its infancy and has not yet received formal approval.

Alex will be the new protagonist of The Rookie: North. This will primarily take place in Washington state. Similar to the first series, Alex is a rookie police officer who starts over after experiencing a life setback. By including rookies, training officers, and the police leadership team, the program will shed light on the challenges of becoming a new member of the force. Fans of The Rookie are expected to like this similar premise, which also introduces a fresh environment and cast of people.

The primary part's casting process is still in progress, although it has been halted. Before moving further, ABC is awaiting the availability of the appropriate actor. The network is looking for a talented actor with a track record of delivering strong television performances, maybe someone like Scott Speedman. The producers' determination to guarantee that the new show meets the caliber and expectations that fans have become accustomed to from The Rookie series is evident in this stringent casting process.

This new spin-off will be the third installment in The Rookie series, and the first spin-off, The Rookie: Feds, premiered in 2023 but was canceled after a single season, and according to Alexi Hawley, the cancellation was mostly due to industrial and commercial factors, not artistic difficulties, and even with the setback, the primary show remains popular on ABC and Hulu. Because of its popularity, the network and producers decided to try another spin-off.

Meanwhile, The Rookie is preparing for its eighth season, which will air early in 2026. Returning characters and recurring plotlines keep viewers engaged with the main series, which continues to receive good ratings. Fans now have even more reasons to be optimistic about the franchise's future, as the new spin-off enters production. As the project proceeds, additional details about The Rookie: North and its characters are expected to be revealed.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh