The Rookie creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley addresses a crossover with 9-1-1, offering a thoughtful response. The possibility that the two procedurals could cross paths has been a shared point of discussion amongst both fanbases ever since 9-1-1 made the jump from Fox to ABC. Besides airing on the same network, both dramas tend to be balanced television procedurals that mix humor with heart-pumping and life-threatening moments. Both are also, crucially, set in Los Angeles.
Still, in recent comments to TVLine, Hawley gave a candid response to the idea of The Rookie crossing over with 9-1-1. The creator and showrunner, who wrote and directed The Rookie‘s recent season 7 premiere, mentioned that it would be a “hard crossover” and mentioned one particular reason why it wouldn’t make sense for the two ABC procedurals to come together. Read his response below:
“To me, that’s a hard crossover, just because you have an expectation that you’re going to see [9-1-1 characters] all the time” if you accommodate even one stunt-y crossover. “If we’re both in the same universe in Los Angeles, how are we not stumbling over them all the time?”
What A Crossover Between The Rookie & 9-1-1 Would Mean
Hawley Has A Point
On one hand, it would strain credulity that the characters in The Rookie and 9-1-1 are just now crossing paths after years of serving the same area. It also wouldn’t make sense that the earth-shattering emergencies that nearly ruined the 9-1-1‘s 118 had no impact on The Rookie and vice versa. On the other hand, it is possible to pull off an entertaining crossover without worrying too much about the internal logic of it.
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The Main 9-11 Cast Members |
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Actor |
Who They Play |
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Angela Bassett |
Athena Grant |
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Peter Krause |
Bobby Nash |
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Oliver Stark |
Evan “Buck” Buckley |
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Aisha Hinds |
Henrietta “Hen” Wilson |
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Kenneth Choi |
Howard “Chimney” Han |
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Jennifer Love Hewitt |
Maddie Buckley |
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Ryan Guzman |
Eddie Diaz |
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Gavin McHugh |
Christopher Diaz |
Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia just pulled off a seamless crossover despite the fact that both comedies couldn’t be more difference. Fans who enjoy both series will likely forgive a lot with a bit of a winking, meta explanation and for the chance to see some of the fan-favorite characters. Hawley is right, however, that it would break the logic of his own show.
Our Take On A 9-1-1 & Rookie Crossover
It’s A Trade-Off
The Rookie season 7 is chugging ahead, as is the soon-to-return 9-1-1 season 8. As fun as it would be to see Nolan trade some barbs with Athena, it’s hard to fault the creators for wanting to honor their separate universes. But if there were any two procedurals that could get away with a bit of silliness and winking, these two series are probably at the top of the list.
Source: TVLine
9-1-1 is a television series that explores the intense experiences of police officers, paramedics, and firefighters. Premiered in 2018, it follows these emergency responders as they navigate high-pressure situations and attempt to balance their demanding work with personal challenges in their own lives.
- Release Date
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January 3, 2018
- Cast
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Angela Bassett
, Peter Krause
, Oliver Stark
, Aisha Hinds
, Kenneth Choi
, Jennifer Love Hewitt
, Ryan Guzman
, Gavin McHugh
, Corinne Massiah
, Marcanthonee Reis
, Rockmond Dunbar
, Bryan Safi
, Tracie Thoms - Character(s)
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Athena Grant
, Robert ‘Bobby’ Nash
, Howard ‘Chimney’ Han
, Maddie Kendall
, Eddie Diaz
, Christopher Diaz - Producers
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Angela Bassett
- Seasons
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8
- Writers
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Tim Minear
, Andrew Meyers
, Brad Falchuk
, David Fury
, Ryan Murphy
, Christopher Monfette
, Nadia Abass-Madden
, Nicole Barraza Keim
, Erica L. Anderson
, Matthew Hodgson
, Stacey R. Rose
, Taylor Wong
, Tonya Kong
, Adam Penn - Streaming Service(s)
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Hulu
- Directors
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Bradley Buecker
, David Grossman
, Brenna Malloy
, Gwyneth Horder-Payton
, Jann Turner
, Jennifer Lynch
, Marita Grabiak
, Sarah Boyd
, John J. Gray
, Barbara Brown
, Robert M. Williams Jr.
, Kristen Reidel
, Marcus Stokes
, Tasha Smith
, Millicent Shelton
, Juan Carlos Coto
, John Gray
, Greg Sirota
, Alonso Alvarez
, James Wong
, Kevin Hooks
, Varda Bar-Kar
, Shauna Duggins
, Sharat Raju - Showrunner
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Tim Minear