Troian Bellisario joins The Rookie season 9 as Nolan's new rookie
The gist
Creator Alexi Hawley said Troian Bellisario will play Nolan's new rookie in The Rookie season 9.
The ABC police drama returns to its original premise and premieres Jan 6, 2027.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026At The Rookie panel at New York Comic Con, creator/showrunner Alexi Hawley announced that Troian Bellisario will join the show in a recurring role in season 9.
- Oct 15, 2026Cast and Hawley spoke to TV Insider at New York Comic Con about season 9 challenges and the Chenford wedding; the season will also mark 150 episodes.
- Oct 19, 2026Collider reported Bellisario, 40, will play Stephanie "Stevie" Monroe, described as a single mom of two trying to restart her life after a painful divorce.