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The Rookie has some new company. Deadline reports Mercedes Mason has joined the upcoming ABC TV show.

The crime dramedy stars Nathan Fillion as “as John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD. At an age where most are at the peak of their career, Nolan cast aside his comfortable small-town life and moved to L.A. to pursue his dream of being a cop.” The cast also includes Richard T. Jones, Eric Winter, and Afton Williamson.

On The Rookie, Mason will play ” Capt. Zoe Andersen, Nolan’s confident and irreverent commanding officer.” ABC has not yet announced a premiere date for The Rookie.

What do you think? Are you a fan of Nathan Fillion? Will you watch The Rookie?