ABC’s The Rookie is currently in its eighth season, continuing to engage viewers with its compelling storylines. Now, the franchise is set to expand with a new spin-off, The Rookie: North, which was officially greenlit in November last year and is moving closer to its premiere.

The latest development for the spin-off is the casting of Chris Sullivan, known for his roles in This Is Us and Stranger Things. Sullivan will play Sgt. Nix, a recently promoted Watch Commander who still feels drawn to street duty. Sullivan is also recognized for his portrayal of Taserface in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and as the kind diner owner in the first season of Stranger Things.

Sullivan joins Jay Ellis, who was previously announced as the lead for the new series. Ellis, known for his work in Top Gun: Maverick and Insecure, will play Alex Holland, a man who, after a violent home invasion, decides to join the Pierce County Police Department in Washington as its oldest rookie. The story will follow Alex as he navigates the challenges of policing both urban and rural areas, striving to prove himself to his training officer, fellow rookies, and himself.

The Rookie: North is being developed by original series creator Alexi Hawley. Unlike the previous spin-off, The Rookie: Feds, this new project is a stand-alone pilot and will not be introduced through the main series.

The flagship series, The Rookie, stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, alongside Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, and Shawn Ashmore. Season 8 began airing on January 6, with two episodes currently available to stream on Hulu.

• Release Date: October 16, 2018 (original series)
• Showrunner: Alexi Hawley

Stay tuned for more updates on The Rookie: North and the ongoing eighth season of The Rookie.

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