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Rookie Cast Reveals On-Set Injuries Amid Rising Fame

11/30/2025

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The Rookie cast discussed on-set injuries at Epic Con Chicago in 2024, including Melissa O'Neil's concussion after hitting concrete twice and Shawn Ashmore's broken rib from a tackle.
Eric Winter said he injured co-star Alyssa Diaz during a fight scene.
The show's popularity has increased since its 2018 premiere, adding pressure on the cast.
The Rookie returns for its eighth season on January 6, 2026, on ABC.

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The Rookie cast discussed on-set injuries at Epic Con Chicago in 2024, including Melissa O'Neil's concussion after hitting concrete twice and Shawn Ashmore's broken rib from a tackle.
Eric Winter said he injured co-star Alyssa Diaz during a fight scene.
The show's popularity has increased since its 2018 premiere, adding pressure on the cast.
The Rookie returns for its eighth season on January 6, 2026, on ABC.