The transition of 9-1-1 from Fox to ABC has unlocked a wealth of new opportunities, particularly in terms of expanding its audience and creating exciting crossover events. ABC boasts a variety of shows set in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, which simplifies the logistics of staging crossovers. Fans have been eagerly anticipating a potential crossover with another beloved ABC series, The Rookie. In a recent interview with TV Fanatic, series star Oliver Stark expressed his enthusiasm for crossovers, stating, “As many as they’ll have me in.” He reiterated the idea that a crossover with The Rookie would be a natural fit, saying, “I know we’ve said this before, or I’ve said this in the past, but The Rookie seems like an obvious and easy crossover.”
Stark elaborated on some intriguing potential storylines, suggesting, “I believe their show is set in Los Angeles, so that seems to make sense to me that there could be some mass casualty event that all the police stations and all the firehouses are at. Or, a more fun route, I believe they do police versus firefighter football games or whatever. So maybe we rock up on The Rookie and take them down in some sporting event.”
Exploring the Viability of a Crossover Between ‘The Rookie’ and ‘9-1-1’
Alexi Hawley, the creator and showrunner of The Rookie, has previously tackled the complexities of a potential crossover with 9-1-1. He conveyed to TV Line that while the logistical aspects are manageable due to the shared Los Angeles setting, there are significant narrative challenges. Hawley stated, “To me, that’s a hard crossover,” emphasizing the expectation for audiences to see characters from both shows frequently. He raised a critical question regarding the narrative consistency: “If we’re both in the same universe in Los Angeles, how are we not stumbling over them all the time?” This indicates that a crossover might require careful planning to maintain the integrity of both storylines.
Given Hawley’s insights, it appears that fans of 9-1-1 and The Rookie shouldn’t hold their breath for a crossover in the near future. However, an exciting crossover involving two other series created by Ryan Murphy is on the horizon this month. Athena (Angela Bassett) is set to make an appearance on The Odyssey during a casino-themed episode, where she will pursue robbers targeting the ship. The official logline hints at an intriguing plot: “Unexpected guest Athena Grant suspects two passengers are targeting the ship’s vault. Enlisting Max’s (Joshua Jackson) help, Athena raises the stakes in a dangerous game where not everyone will end up with a winning hand.”
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Sources: TV Fanatic, TV Line
