Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Chris Sullivan Cast in ABC's The Rookie: North
Chris Sullivan, known for his role in This Is Us, has been cast in a new TV show called The Rookie: North.
He will play a police sergeant named Nix.
The show is a spin-off of The Rookie and will be about a man named Alex Holland who joins the police force later in life.
The story takes place in a place called Pierce County, which has cities, suburbs, and even forests.
The show is different because it's not set in a big city like most police shows.
Chris Sullivan is a famous actor who has been in many other TV shows and movies.
The show will start filming soon in Vancouver.
Chris Sullivan has been cast as Sgt. Nix in ABC's The Rookie: North.
The show is a spinoff of The Rookie, created by Alexi Hawley.
Sullivan will star opposite Jay Ellis, who plays the lead role.
The story is set in Pierce County, Washington, and follows an older rookie joining the police force.
The pilot will shoot in Vancouver late next month.
- Who
- Chris Sullivan, Jay Ellis
- What
- Chris Sullivan cast as Sgt. Nix in The Rookie: North
- When
- Pilot to shoot late next month
- Where
- Vancouver
- Why
- To portray a recently promoted Watch Commander in the ABC drama pilot
- Actor
- Chris Sullivan
- Role
- Sgt. Nix
- Show
- The Rookie: North
- Network
- ABC
- Production Companies
- Lionsgate, 20th Television
- Creator
- Alexi Hawley
- Shooting Location
- Vancouver
- Shooting Date
- Late next month