What’s next for The Rookie? Recently, showrunner Alexi Hawley spoke with TVLine about the future of the ABC TV show.
The police comedy-drama stars Nathan Fillion as a small-town guy who, after a life-changing experience, decides to pursue his dream of being an LAPD officer. Now he’s the oldest rookie on the force and the brass thinks he’s just having a midlife crisis. The cast also includes Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Mercedes Mason, Melissa O’Neil, Afton Williamson, and Eric Winter.
The Rookie just wrapped its second season. ABC has not yet announced a season three renewal, but Hawley says there are definitely plans for at least another season:
We definitely have to resolve where we left it, and Armstrong has to play a part in that. Nolan left him handcuffed and shot in the shoulder, so yeah, he survived. In [Episode] 301, we get into the “he said/he said” debate, presenting two versions of what Armstrong went through in the finale, which is two men scrambling to end up on top of this to prove the other wrong. I think that’ll be very dynamic.”
But how would the coronavirus affect the new season? Hawley says things would have to change:
Honestly, it’s a little up in the air right now. I would’ve had a different answer for you before we had the quarantine and before production shut down, but right now we’re still trying to figure out how to physically make this show and keep people safe. Can I do roll call scenes with 30 or 40 people in the room on set, with the doors closed and a drop ceiling? Just from a practical point of view, we might need to slow-roll those last 30 days. Do we “real-time” a bit more the first 10 episodes or so? Those questions are being talked about.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Rookie? Do you want a third season of this ABC series?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RENEW THE ROOKIE. BEST NEW SHOW EVER!! With all the ridiculous shows on this one was such a breath of fresh air. LOVE ALL THE CHARACTER’S, ESPECIALLY NOLAN. So real life believable.
Love the Rookie… Hope there will be many for seasons in the future.
the Rookie has proved to be a pleasant surprise! I did not expect it to be a show that is more of an “group” type of show-I thought it was going to be mainly Nate Fillion’s character and the other characters only reacting to his. it I a well written, well acted show and has become a definite show that I want to see each week and frankly wish I could see new episodes each week!! please keep it going!-hugs
the rookie has been a show my dad and i put into our routine and is hands down my favorite show on ABC. if it gets cancelled we’ll be devastated. we’d be so glad to see them come back for more seasons
I love The Rookie. Nathan Fillon and the cast are great. I really hope it gets renewed.
Love the series. Please don’t cancel The Rookie!
My husband and I are fans of Nolan and Rookie. Please keep it going.
I love this show,please do not cancel it
PLEASE don’t cancel the ROOKIE! My favorite show! Nathan is fabulous in this role. Whole cast is wonderful! Don’t leave us hanging!! Thanks
I am such a great fan! I would really like to see them all back again!
My husband and I absolutely love the Rookie, please, please, please bring it back!!!
Yes please renew The Rookie. Our whole family loves it!
Nathan Fillion is fantastic in this .Hes such a talented actor and the series has great story lines .Its funny suspenseful and intriguing as well as action packed .Really really hope this gets more seasons .
I’m definitely interested in season 3…are you kidding…YESSSSSSSS and its said before…my favorite show… as well as Bob Heart Absola….always shed a tear in the end….its so touching….love that….ALL the characters are wonderful they played so well together ❤
I love the show and would very much like to see a third season and more. I mean, sure he won’t be a technical Rookie any more, but by experience he still will be. Hey! If you have to, just change the name of the show to John Nolan: LAPD.