Webmaster Errol Posted February 8, 2022 Webmaster Share Posted February 8, 2022 Actress and comedian Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star in two embedded pilot episodes of “The Rookie” later this season. She will play Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy, similar to series star Nathan Fillion (“One Life to Live”) whose Officer John Nolan joined the LAPD later in life. Clark is described as a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred. With Nash’s casting, should the potential untitled spinoff get picked up to series by the network for next season, it’ll allow the franchise to expand beyond the Los Angeles Police Department and exist in the same universe, further allowing characters to move back and forth. This almost guarantees “The Rookie” will be back for a fifth season. The first episode involving Nash’s character finds Officer John Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlisting the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. “I’m so excited to guest star on ‘The Rookie’ and bring Simone Clark to life! She is a spirited and spicy fish out of water,” said Nash in a statement. “The cast is amazing and I can’t wait to play!” Currently in its fourth season, “The Rookie” ranks as ABC’s fourth highest-rated drama series behind “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Station 19” and “The Good Doctor.” The series is averaging 9.3 million viewers after 35 days of viewing across all linear and digital platforms, lifting the series up +236% over its initial Live+Same Day average. In Adults 18-49, the show grows six times greater over its initial Live+Same Day rating with a life of +519% after 35 days of multiplatform viewing. [MP+35, 9/20-12/26/21]. Note: The post Niecy Nash to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie’, Would Play Lead in Potential Spinoff If Picked Up to Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaytimeFan Posted February 8, 2022 Members Share Posted February 8, 2022 Absolutely love Niecy - she is superb in all she does. I hope it's picked up as a spin-off - she deserves this kind of success. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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