ABC has unveiled a new teaser for the seventh season of ‘The Rookie,’ giving fans a nostalgic look back at key moments from the show’s previous six seasons and offering a glimpse of the fresh faces joining the team. The teaser introduces new recruits Miles and Seth, portrayed by Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher, respectively. The new characters step into the challenging world of law enforcement alongside veterans Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and John Nolan (Nathan Fillion).
In the teaser, Nolan greets the new recruits with a mix of sarcasm and encouragement: “Welcome to the crucible, gentlemen. I look forward to learning your names if you survive the week.”
Deric Augustine, known for his roles in ‘All American’ and ‘Shameless,’ will play Miles, a Texas transfer with two years of experience. Patrick Keleher, making his television debut, will take on the role of Seth, who appears to struggle with the rapid decision-making required in the field.
Watch the trailer below.
‘The Rookie’ is a popular police drama that follows John Nolan (Fillion), a 40-year-old rookie who becomes the oldest new recruit in the LAPD. The show delves into the challenges and adventures of navigating law enforcement while balancing personal life and career ambitions.
The cast of ‘The Rookie’ includes Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey, Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune, Tru Valentino as Aaron Thorsen, and Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez. The show’s creator and executive producer, Alexi Hawley, has been instrumental in its development and continues to lead the production as the series heads into its seventh season.
The teaser was released following a recent Comic-Con panel in San Diego, where the cast shared insights and teased the upcoming season. Despite the excitement, the show’s seventh season will not premiere until mid-2025, as it has been pushed from the fall 2024 schedule.