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ABC Orders “The Rookie: North” Starring Jay Ellis?

5/12/2026

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ABC Orders Rookie

ABC ordered The Rookie: North on 2026-05-11, commissioning a 10-episode first season with a midseason premiere.
The series stars Jay Ellis as Alex Holland, an oldest rookie driven by a violent home invasion, and features Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and producer.
Showrunner Alexi Hawley created the series, will limit crossovers because filming occurs in Vancouver, and plans for ABC to announce release date with its 2026-27 schedule on May 12.

Summary

ABC Orders Rookie

ABC ordered The Rookie: North for the 2026-27 season, its first new scripted series order.
The order was announced just before Disney’s May 12 upfront, positioning it as a key item for advertisers.
ABC will showcase the series at the May 12 upfront to draw ad revenue.
The move follows the cancellation of The Rookie: Feds and expands ABC’s scripted slate with renewals of Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1 and Abbott Elementary.

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Historical Context

In February 1996 Disney completed its acquisition of ABC, adding the network’s 80% ESPN stake and its owned-and-operated stations to the Disney empire. The deal let CEO Michael Eisner expand scripted programming, a model revived today as ABC’s 2026-27 order of The Rookie: North, during the 2026-27 season, seeks higher ad rates to attract advertisers.

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ABC Orders Rookie

ABC ordered The Rookie: North on 2026-05-11, commissioning a 10-episode first season with a midseason premiere.
The series stars Jay Ellis as Alex Holland, an oldest rookie driven by a violent home invasion, and features Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and producer.
Showrunner Alexi Hawley created the series, will limit crossovers because filming occurs in Vancouver, and plans for ABC to announce release date with its 2026-27 schedule on May 12.

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