The subsequent spinoff of The Rookie will get an enormous replace from creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley. It was reported this previous December {that a} new spinoff of The Rookie was being developed by ABC, twentieth Tv, and Lionsgate Tv. It was famous on the time that the venture is in its early levels, with Hawley set to write down the script, which might happen in Washington state. There have not been significant updates on the standing of the potential sequence, although it isn’t on ABC’s schedule for the 2025-2026 broadcast tv season.

Talking with TVLine, Hawley gave an replace on The Rookie spinoff and famous that he feels optimistic in regards to the script. Hawley, who additionally serves as govt producer of the police procedural franchise, famous that he is ready to listen to from ABC in regards to the standing of the venture. Within the quote beneath, Hawley touches on the cancellation of his Netflix spy dramedy The Recruit and mentions what makes The Rookie totally different:

“I feel really good about the script. Ultimately, we’re waiting to hear what the needs are [at ABC], but I feel very positive about it. My caveat, said with a genuine laugh, is that I also felt very positive about Season 3 of [Netflix’s] The Recruit, and it ended up not happening. But look, it’s apples and oranges. We just got a Season 8 on Rookie, the show works really well for them…. Beyond that, it’s out of my hands.”

What The Newest Replace Means For The Rookie’s Spinoff Possibilities

It Might Be On A Slower Observe

Associated

The Rookie Season 7 Wants To Carry 1 Feds Character Again Full Time (& It is Not Simone)

However after the franchise’s first spinoff try did not proceed for the lengthy haul, as a result of a mix of decrease rankings than anticipated and problems from the Hollywood strikes of 2023, it could be the case {that a} extra affected person strategy with the following spinoff will work higher general. After renewing all of its scripted reveals, with solely medical drama Physician Odyssey remaining on the bubble, ABC will add just one new present to its roster subsequent season: 9-1-1: Nashville.

Our Take On The Rookie’s Subsequent Spinoff

Let’s Wait And See

ABC might not be in any specific rush to arrange a brand new spinoff. The unique sequence has had a few of the greatest viewership of its whole run, buoyed by streaming numbers on Hulu. That has been sufficient to safe a renewal for The Rookie season 8, though the following iteration of the general franchise will take slightly longer to germinate. When it does occur, casting might be key to the success.

Supply: TVLine

The Rookie

6/10

Launch Date

October 16, 2018

Showrunner

Alexi Hawley