Overview
- Fillion told People he aims to still be playing John Nolan in about ten years, then hand the series off and keep visiting the franchise.
- He described a soft retirement that includes occasional appearances on The Rookie and participation in multiple spin-offs.
- ABC has scheduled The Rookie Season 8 for January 6, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.
- Season 8 filmed part of its opening episode in Prague, the show’s first shoot outside the United States, with core cast members on location.
- Collider reports a new spin-off titled The Rookie: North is in development, and Fillion is also set to play Guy Gardner in HBO’s Lanterns, which has no announced premiere date.