The universe of “The Rookie” is increasing (once more).
A brand new spin-off of the hit police procedural has earned a pilot order at ABC, in line with Selection. The spin-off, titled “The Rookie: North,” will star Jay Ellis (“Insecure”) within the lead function.
Ellis will play Alex Holland, who “believed his mid-life wasn’t worthy of a disaster,” per the official synopsis. “However after a violent dwelling invasion ignites a dormant objective, Alex battles a lifetime of failed commitments by becoming a member of the Pierce County Police Division as its oldest rookie. Policing from the city coast to the agricultural forest the place backup is not simply 5 minutes away, Alex should show to his skeptical coaching officer, his fellow rookies, and himself, that he is lastly discovered one thing worthy of the combat.”
“The Rookie” creator Alexi Hawley will write and direct the pilot, and function an govt producer as properly. There is no phrase but on how the brand new spin-off will connect with “The Rookie,” which returns for Season 8 on Jan. 6. “The Rookie” did spawn a earlier ABC spin-off — “The Rookie: Feds,” starring Niecy Nash-Betts — however that was canceled in 2023 after one season.
Ellis is greatest identified for enjoying Lawrence on the HBO comedy “Insecure,” which wrapped up a five-season run in 2021. His different TV credit embody “The Sport,” “Operating Level,” and “All Her Fault.”
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