ABC Orders 'The Rookie: North' to Series Ahead of Upfronts
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ABC has ordered 'The Rookie: North' to series, a spinoff starring Jay Ellis as the oldest rookie in the Pierce County Police Department. The order comes ahead of Disney's May 12 presentation to advertisers. This marks the second spinoff of the long-running 'The Rookie' franchise.
Facts First
- ABC has ordered 'The Rookie: North' to series ahead of Disney's May 12 upfront presentation.
- Jay Ellis stars as Alex Holland, the oldest rookie in the Pierce County Police Department.
- The series is the second spinoff of the main 'The Rookie' drama, which was renewed for a ninth season.
- The cast includes Chris Sullivan, Karen Fukuhara, Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Mya Lowe, and Malik Watson.
- Alexi Hawley created the series and directed the pilot, with Nathan Fillion among the executive producers.
What Happened
ABC has officially ordered 'The Rookie: North' to series. The network gave the project a pilot order in November, following its development announcement the prior year. The series stars Jay Ellis as Alex Holland, a character who joins the Pierce County Police Department as its oldest rookie following a violent home invasion. The series order was issued ahead of Disney's May 12 presentation to advertisers at upfronts.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of 'The Rookie', you will have a new show to watch next season, expanding the franchise's universe. The series may offer a fresh take on the procedural drama format with its new cast and setting. You can also expect to see promotional material for the show during ABC's upcoming programming announcements.
What's Next
ABC will likely showcase 'The Rookie: North' during its upfront presentation on May 12, where advertisers will get their first look. Production on the series will now move forward following the full-season order. The show's premiere date will be announced as part of ABC's fall schedule.