'The Rookie' Casts Troian Bellisario as Middle-Aged Rookie to Return to Roots
Originally published as: ‘The Rookie’ Is Officially Fixing the Show’s Biggest Problem
The Rookie is going back to basics. The ABC series has strayed from its initial premise over its eight-season run, but a new casting announcement hints at a return to form. The procedural follows Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).