The Rookie’s Next Spinoff Series Casts The Night Agent Star As New Police Officer

MovieStillsDB Published Aug 19, 2026, 2:52 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Rookie spinoff, The Rookie: North, has added another talented actor to its cast. The Rookie: North follows Alex Holland, played by Jay Ellis, a middle-aged man whose life takes a major turn after a violent home invasion. The event motivates him to start again in life, pushing him to find a new calling. With a history of bad luck, Alex decides to reinvent himself by becoming a rookie with the Pierce County Police Department. According to Deadline, Curtis Lum will be joining The Rookie: North for its upcoming debut season. He is an award-winning actor and producer who has starred in several major TV series, such as The Night Agent and The Audacity, where he played Cisco Jenkins and Tim Kwan. Lum will have a recurring role on The Rookie: North as Officer Charley Furst. His character is supposed to be a laid-back and very upbeat member of the department. However, he is also known as a bit of a slacker, as he frequently takes the easiest route whenever possible while working. The ABC spinoff will star Chris Sullivan (Sgt. Nix), Karen Fukuhara (Leah Mizuno), Froy Gutierrez (Odell Chance), Janet Montgomery (Charlotte Dru), Mya Lowe (Elora Howe), and Malik Watson (Mark Lewis), alongside Ellis. The network has also confirmed the series for its 2027 lineup. The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley is writing and executive producing The Rookie: North. Nathan Fillion, Mark Gordon, Bill Norcross and Michelle Chapman are also on board as executive producers. Series star Ellis serves as a producer. The spinoff is produced by Lionsgate Television in partnership with 20th Television. Aside from The Rookie: North, Prime Video’s Cross season 3 will feature Lum as a guest star. He will portray F.W. Jung, who offers a wide range of services to influential figures. He has a knack for solving problems quickly and planning, always miles ahead of any situation or problem. More to come...