ABC Plans Rookie Spinoff, Season 8 Films in Prague

ABC is developing a new spinoff series, The Rookie North, focused on a male lead named Alex, a former overachiever who becomes a rookie cop, with both Nathan Fillion and creator Alexi Hawley attached as executive producers. The spinoff is being considered for the network's 2025-26 season and will proceed once the lead is cast, competing with projects like a Scrubs reboot for a pilot order. Meanwhile, production for The Rookie Season 8 has started, marking the show's first international filming in Prague. Showrunner Alexi Hawley confirmed that the popular Chenford couple will reunite in the upcoming season, although their future remains uncertain. There is also potential for a new romantic storyline between Miles Penn and Celina Juarez, depending on the story's direction. The Rookie is set to return in 2026, featuring new locations and continuing unresolved storylines.