Archive · 7 Sep 2025
The Rookie Spinoff Pilot to Film in Spring, Says Hawley
Imagine your favorite TV show, The Rookie, is getting a new branch!
It's like a new tree growing from the same roots.
This new show, called The Rookie North, is being planned right now, and they are getting ready to film the first episode, called the pilot.
The person who created The Rookie, Alexi Hawley, is in charge of this new show too.
It will be set in Washington state.
They had trouble finding the right actor to play the main role, so they are waiting a little longer.
The original show is coming back for another season in early 2026, and this new show could come after that!
Alexi Hawley's The Rookie spinoff, 'The Rookie North,' is preparing to film its pilot.
Pilot filming is anticipated for spring or late winter.
ABC is developing the spinoff, set in Washington state.
Casting the lead role has faced delays.
The original 'Rookie' series will return for its eighth season in early 2026.
- Who
- Alexi Hawley and production studios
- What
- Preparing to film a pilot for The Rookie North, a spinoff of the original series.
- When
- Pilot expected to film in spring or late winter.
- Where
- Set in Washington state
- Why
- To expand the Rookie franchise on ABC.
- Project Name
- The Rookie North
- Pilot Shooting Timeline
- Spring or late winter
- Creator
- Alexi Hawley
- Network
- ABC
- Lead Role Casting
- Delayed due to casting challenges
- Production Companies
- Lionsgate TV and 20th Television
- Original Series Return
- The Rookie Season 8 in early 2026