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‘The Rookie’ Boss Gives ‘North’ Spinoff Update: ‘It Has a Different Energy’
ABC is weighing a pickup for the Jay Ellis-led spinoff, which centers on the oldest rookie in Pierce County and includes crossover plans with The Rookie.
- ABC is expected to decide on The Rookie: North within the coming week as its upfront presentation approaches in 10 days, with the spinoff remaining a strong contender after the network passed on comedy pilot Do You Want Kids? earlier this week.
- Centered on Alex Holland, The Rookie: North follows a new recruit joining the Pierce County Police Department as its oldest rookie after a violent home invasion ignites his purpose; filming in Vancouver captures the Pacific Northwest setting distinct from Los Angeles-based The Rookie.
- Showrunner Alexi Hawley expressed optimism, noting the pilot features Nathan Fillion appearing as John Nolan to facilitate crossovers. The cast includes Chris Sullivan as watch commander, Janet Montgomery, Froy Gutierrez, Mya Lowe, Karen Fukuhara, and Malik Watson.
- Executives are weighing the spinoff against R.J. Decker, a freshman series starring Scott Speedman, with the network potentially ordering one, both with reduced episode counts, or neither for the 2026-2027 season.
- Networks announce their plans for the following season in mid-May, establishing the imminent timeline for ABC's decision; if ordered to series, production will likely continue filming in Vancouver to maintain the Pacific Northwest vibe.
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The Rookie season 9: Could there be crossover with new spin-off?
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‘The Rookie’ Creator Teases “A Couple” Crossover Episodes A Season If Spinoff ‘North’ Gets Picked Up — And The First Already Has Been Shot
With ABC’s upfront presentation only 10 days away, the network is expected to make a decision on its drama pilot The Rookie: North in the coming week. The Rookie spinoff remains in strong contention as evidenced by the fact that ABC only passed on its other pilot, comedy pilot Do You Want Kids?, earlier this…
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