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The latest update on The Rookie season 7 confirms that one cast member has been promoted. Heading into its seventh year, the long-running procedural was losing Tru Valentino. The actor had been with the ABC show since season 4 in the role of Aaron Thorsen. To fill the void left by Thorsen’s absence, two new characters were introduced. Heading into The Rookie season 8, which is already confirmed, one of those new additions will be sticking around.
Deadline reports that Deric Augustine, who plays Miles Penn, has been upgraded to a main cast member. Augustine is one of two new major additions to the ABC show, alongside Patrick Keleher as Seth Ridley. Augustine had previously been listed as a recurring guest star in The Rookie season 7, though he has had a presence in most of the episodes.
What Deric Augustine’s Upgrade Means For The Rookie
Fans Have Gotten To Know Miles Well
Having worked in the police department in Texas, Miles is one of the newcomers in The Rookie‘s cast of characters. He gets Tim Bradford as his training officer. He’s gotten more of a spotlight since his arrival, perhaps hinting at his evolving status within the show. In a recent episode, for example, Miles considers the possibility of leaving the force and working alongside a friend that he’s reconnected with. But with Tim’s input, Miles decides to remain a police officer. Fans have also seen that Miles lives out of his car.
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