The Rookie North pilot with Jay Ellis, a potential Washington state spinoff of The Rookie is shooting in Vancouver this Winter.
The Rookie: North follows Alex Holland (Jay Ellis), who believed his midlife wasn’t worthy of a crisis. But after a violent home invasion ignites a dormant purpose, Alex battles a lifetime of failed commitments in Los Angeles by joining the Pierce County Police Department in Washington as its oldest rookie.
Policing from the urban coast to the rural forest where backup isn’t just five minutes away, Alex must prove to his skeptical training officer, his fellow rookies and himself that he’s finally found something worthy of the fight.
Yes, I’m the newest officer. No, I still don’t know where my locker is. And also does anyone know where I can get bulk ice for my soon to be daily ice bath for my knees and back? — Jay Ellis on Instagram.
Chris Sullivan co-stars as Sgt. Nix, a recently promoted Watch Commander whose heart still wants to be out on the street.
ABC’s original series. about Nathan Fillion’s middle-aged John Nolan deciding to pursue his dream of becoming an LAPD officer as the oldest rookie on the force, is in its eighth seasonl, with Nolan now a training officer.
How popular is The Rookie?
The Rookie is America’s #11 most-watched broadcast series, averaging 10.7 million viewers an episode in linear and streaming over 35 days, according to Nielsen.
The Rookie is a bigger hit on streaming.
The Rookie: North – Pilot.
Vancouver filming dates: February 24 2026 – March 10 2026
Writer/producer: Alexi Hawley
Cast: Jay Ellis, Chris Sullivan.
Producers: Nathan Fillion, Mark Gordon Pictures, Lionsgate Television, 20th Television.