Afton Williamson leaves 'The Rookie,' citing allegations of harassment, assault and racism. (CNN) Afton Williamson has announced she will not be returning for Season 2 of "The Rookie," citing allegations of on-set bullying, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment, as well as a sexual assault at a wrap party.
ABC's cop drama, starring Nathan Fillion, had a turbulent summer, after cast member Afton Williamson (who played training officer Talia Bishop) quit after alleging she was subjected to bullying, racism, sexual harassment and sexual assault while working on the series.
ABC Renewed TV Shows List 2020: 'The Rookie,' 'Stumptown' Returning | TVLine.
Nathan Fillion Shocking Body Transformation: A Full Story On His Weight Loss Regimen. Nathan Fillion shocked his fans with the trailer of the second season of The Rookie. His sudden weight loss in the trailer received both appreciation and harsh comments from the fans.
Mekia Cox is putting on her blues and joining The Rookie squad to shake things up. On Sunday, the actress officially joins the cast of the ABC drama as Nyla Harper, a former undercover detective turned John Nolan's (Nathan Fillion) new training officer.
While The Rookie hasn't been renewed for a third season yet, series creator Alexi Hawley is already looking ahead to how to conclude this cliffhanger. So we caught up with him to break down the implications of this betrayal and what might lie ahead for Nolan and the gang.
Sarah Shahi Joins 'The Rookie' Cast Jessica Russo in Season 1 | TVLine.
When the series starts, Nolan and Lucy Chen have been in a relationship for about two months, but they break up with each other in "The Switch", and by the time of "Green Light", Nolan is apparently seeing Jessica Russo.
During an 11-week hiatus, audiences were left questioning the fate of Officer Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neill) on the procedural drama The Rookie. The major cliffhanger saw Lucy drugged and thrown into the trunk of a car by her date Caleb (Michael Cassidy).
Tonight on The Rookie, Nolan is shot as they execute a tactically unsound arrest.
As of April 11, 2020, The Rookie has not been cancelled or renewed for a third season. Stay tuned for further updates.
Canceled TV Shows 2020: Which of Your Favorite Series Are Coming to an End?
- CBS. Criminal Minds, 15 seasons.
- Cinemax. Strike Back, 8 seasons.
- The CW. Arrow, 8 seasons.
- Facebook Watch. Sorry for Your Loss, 2 seasons.
- Fox. Almost Family, 1 season.
- Freeform. Party of Five, 1 season.
- History Channel. Vikings, 6 seasons.
- Netflix.
CBS Renews 23 Total Series, Including NCIS, FBI, Blue Bloods and All Rise. Renewal hysteria swept CBS early Wednesday, with the Eye network picking up 23 total series for the (sure to be coronavirus-addled) 2020-2021 television season. They join previously-axed Sunday drama God Friended Me will not be back for Season 3
CBS series S.W.A.T. is winding down production today, March 16. I hear the action drama starring Shemar Moore is finishing the penultimate episode of its second season. It will have only the season finale left. Inspired by the classic television series and feature film, S.W.A.T.
Canceled TV Shows 2020: Which of Your Favorite Series Are Coming to an End?
- CBS. Criminal Minds, 15 seasons.
- Cinemax. Strike Back, 8 seasons.
- The CW. Arrow, 8 seasons.
- Facebook Watch. Sorry for Your Loss, 2 seasons.
- Fox. Almost Family, 1 season.
- Freeform. Party of Five, 1 season.
- History Channel. Vikings, 6 seasons.
- Netflix.
'Schooled', 'Bless This Mess, 'Single Parents', 'Emergence' & 'Kids Say The Darndest Things' Canceled By ABC. Freshmen For Life and The Baker and the Beauty remain on the bubble, while Emergence, Single Parents, Schooled, Bless This Mess and Kids Say The Darndest Things have been canceled.
In May 2019, the series was renewed for a fourth season by CBS. The season premiered on September 23, 2019. In May 2020, the series was renewed for a fifth season.
Filming locations
The Rookie was filmed almost entirely in North and Central Texas. Apart from scenes filmed at The Ballpark in Arlington, locations included the following: The city of Thorndale, Texas, was used predominantly in the opening half of the film as the small town of Big Lake.
