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Nathan Fillion Signals Long Run on The Rookie, Eyes Gentle Exit in a Decade

The 54-year-old says he plans a gradual soft retirement with periodic franchise visits after a decade-long run.

Overview

  • The ABC police procedural is filming Season 8, with a January 6, 2026 premiere set, according to TV Insider.
  • In a People interview, the actor said he is not ready to leave the role and may never fully step away.
  • He floated a roughly 10-year timeline to wrap, possibly handing off the series, then revisiting through four to seven spinoffs.
  • Fillion emphasized he values acting and storytelling over celebrity, calling fame the bizarre part of the job.
  • He described hopes for a slower pace between projects, including time at a tropical beach home.