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'The Rookie: North' Ordered Ahead of Disney Upfronts
11 May
Summary
- A new spinoff, 'The Rookie: North,' has been ordered to series by ABC.
- Jay Ellis will star as Alex Holland, the oldest rookie.
- The series is set to premiere in midseason, likely next year.
A new series order for "The Rookie: North" has been announced by ABC, just one day prior to Disney's significant upfronts presentation. The spinoff, developed by "The Rookie" creator Alexi Hawley and produced by Lionsgate Television, is set to star Jay Ellis.
Ellis will portray Alex Holland, who becomes the oldest rookie at the Pierce County Police Department. His decision to join the force stems from a violent home invasion that prompts a profound re-evaluation of his life's purpose. The new series is expected to debut in the midseason.
This expansion of "The Rookie" franchise comes as ABC and Disney prepare to unveil their upcoming programming slates to advertisers and industry partners. The series order for "The Rookie: North" highlights the network's confidence in the franchise's continued appeal.
