The Rookie

About The Rookie

The Rookie is a crime drama television series that was initially released in 2018. The show follows the story of John Nolan, a forty-five-year-old man who moves from his comfortable small-town life to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of being a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. As the oldest rookie, he must navigate the dangerous, unpredictable nature of his new career while facing skepticism from colleagues who view him as just a walking mid-life crisis.

Making / Production

The Rookie is an American police procedural drama series created by Alexi Hawley for ABC and produced by ABC Studios. The series is inspired by a real-life story of a man named Bill Norcross, who joined the LAPD in his mid-40s. Production of the series began in March 2018.

Actors

• Nathan Fillion as John Nolan: Fillion plays the lead role of John Nolan, a forty-five-year-old rookie at the LAPD. He delivers a convincing performance showing both the determination and vulnerability of his character.
• Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez: Diaz portrays a competent and hard-hitting LAPD training officer who struggles to balance her career and personal life.
• Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey: Jones plays the strict and principled sergeant who views the newbie rookie with skepticism.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is inspired by a true story.
• The creator of The Rookie, Alexi Hawley, and Nathan Fillion had previously worked together on Castle, another ABC show.
• Despite initial skepticism from some quarters regarding the concept, The Rookie has been praised for its portrayal of mature aged workers embarking on new career paths.

Quotes

• "You’re never too old to try something new." – John Nolan
• "Just because you want this doesn't mean it's gonna want you back." – Sergeant Wade Grey
• "I wait for backup. That's what I wait for." – John Nolan

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme of the series was composed by Jordan Gagne and Jason Derlatka.
• Music plays an important role in the series with the soundtrack featuring a mix of original scores and popular songs to complement the action on screen.