Summary

  • Tru Valentino won't return for The Rookie season 7.
  • Added cast Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher will the season.
  • The Rookie season 7 does not currently have a release date.

The Rookie season 7 is losing a main cast member, as the long-running police procedural welcomes new actors. With a story that begins by following John Nolan (Firefly and Castle's Nathan Fillion) as he becomes the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department, The Rookie's ing cast has been largely stable, including Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Jenna Dewan, and Shawn Ashmore. But since its October 2018 debut, the show has experienced some changes.

The Rookie season 7 will include another shift, with TVLine confirming that actor Tru Valentino will not be reprising the role of Aaron Thorsen. Valentino ed the show in season 4 in a recurring capacity, before being upgraded to regular status starting with season 5. The news comes as the installment of the ABC hit is confirmed to add two new cast .

Who Is Filling The Void Left By Tru Valentino In The Rookie Season 7?

The ABC Show Has Revealed New Character Details

The departure of Valentino is a loss for The Rookie, as his character brought an interesting perspective to the show. He was a TikTok celebrity who worked closely with John Nolan, becoming a newbie cop from a wealthy background who ed the team after being acquitted in a high-profile trial. But looking ahead, it's already confirmed that The Rookie season 7 will feature new faces.

The episodes will bring in Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher. Augustine, known for his portrayal of Clay in All American in addition to playing Muhammad Ali in Godfather of Harlem, s The Rookie season 7 as Miles. Despite having two years under his best, Miles is still looked at as a rookie. As for Keleher, who is a theater actor, he'll be making his television debut as Seth, who is described as a nervous newbie who isn't quite prepared for decisive action.

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The Rookie season 7, which does not currently have a premiere date, isn't the first time the procedural has experienced change. Previous cast have had shocking departures, with their characters getting killed off. It remains to be seen, however, how the show incorporates Valentino's exit into its ongoing storylines.

Source: TVLine

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The Rookie
Release Date
October 16, 2018
Network
ABC
Showrunner
Alexi Hawley

WHERE TO WATCH

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The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force's oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.

Seasons
7