With 9-1-1 now officially housed at ABC, the question on everyone’s mind is – will we see a crossover with The Rookie? It’s certainly possible.
Both 9-1-1 and The Rookie are set in the greater Los Angeles area, eliminating any logistical complications. Additionally, ABC’s recent inclusion of other unrelated programs into the 9-1-1 universe hints at potential future crossovers. For its 100th episode, the show meshed with The Bachelor, and not too long ago, ABC even merged Will Trent with some of the Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Phaedra Parks and Shamea Morton for another exciting collision.
Oliver Stark’s Take on Potential Crossovers
9-1-1 star Oliver Stark has hinted at a possible crossover with The Rookie. Speaking to Variety, he stated, I don’t know know if that would ever be a possibility or not. I don’t really quite understand the legalities of that. If it is an option, I think we’re always game for it. It’s a lovely thing to see those universes, those worlds collide. I don’t know, maybe it even opens us up to a possible other crossover with ABC procedurals. Maybe we end up on The Rookie.
Eric Winter’s Comments on a Crossover
The idea of collaboration isn’t one-sided. Eric Winter, who stars in The Rookie, shared his thoughts with Hello Magazine on the prospect of a crossover. He said, I’ve been hearing people talk about that. Wouldn’t that be funny?… I love all those actors on that show, that would be amazing, that would be super fun. But I don’t know if it will happen.
Producer’s Perspective and Easter Eggs
Tantalizingly, when discussing cross-series potential earlier this year, Tim Minear, showrunner for 9-1-1, teased fans by ponderously stating to Entertainment Weekly, Is it The Rookie?… Probably not, since I just said The Rookie.
Eager Fans and Speculation
Fans on Reddit have even found subtle connections between the two shows hinting at a potential crossover. Notably, the fire department truck featured in The Rookie is numbered 118 – just like the station number in 9-1-1.
For now, audiences will have to wait patiently to see what surprises are in store when both shows make their fall return to ABC. Whether it involves Buck as the young puppy jumping into action or new complex storylines merging together – there’s certainly enough intrigue to keep tuning in.
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