Why this matters
The Rookie franchise is expanding beyond Los Angeles for the first time with the ABC spinoff The Rookie: North, and the cast is growing. In a recurring role, actor Curtis Lum joins the series as Officer Charley Furst, while also appearing on the third season of Prime Video’s Cross.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What | Curtis Lum joins The Rookie: North (ABC) in a recurring role, plus guest stint on Cross season 3 |
| Role | Officer Charley Furst in The Rookie: North; F.W. Jung in Cross season 3 |
| Showrunner | Alexi Hawley (The Rookie creator) writes and executive produces |
| Lead | Jay Ellis as Alex Holland, a midlife rookie at Pierce County Police Department |
| Network / premiere | ABC; set to premiere in 2027 |
| Status | Casting confirmed by Deadline (exclusive) in August 2026 |
What we know about the casting
Deadline reported the news exclusively, describing Furst as a cheerful and relaxed officer known for always finding the path of least resistance on the job. On Cross, Lum’s character F.W. Jung provides discreet services, details arriving closer to the season’s premiere.
What is The Rookie: North?
The Rookie: North introduces Alex Holland, played by Jay Ellis. After a violent home invasion reignites his sense of purpose, Alex joins the Pierce County Police Department as a rookie, navigating duty from the urban coast to rural forest where backup is never close by. The ensemble also includes Chris Sullivan, Karen Fukuhara, Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Mya Lowe and Malik Watson. Alexi Hawley writes and executive produces, with Nathan Fillion, Mark Gordon, Bill Norcross and Michelle Chapman among the executive producers.
Video: trailer and overview
For a look at where the spinoff is heading and what fans should expect, the following overview recaps the series setup, the departure from Los Angeles, and the Canadian setting of the new show.
What the video shows: a recap of the announced spinoff, its shift to a colder, more remote rural setting, and the expanded tone of the franchise beyond the original show’s city environment.
Confirmed vs. speculation
| Confirmed | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curtis Lum recurs as Charley Furst on The Rookie: North (Deadline exclusive) | Exact air date of The Rookie: North within 2027 |
| Lum appears as F.W. Jung in Cross season 3 | How many episodes Lum will appear in |
| Jay Ellis leads as Alex Holland; premiere planned for 2027 | Whether The Rookie and North characters will formally crossover in season 1 |
FAQ
Who plays Officer Charley Furst on The Rookie: North?
Curtis Lum plays Officer Charley Furst in a recurring role, as reported by Deadline.
What is The Rookie: North about?
It follows Alex Holland (Jay Ellis), a middle-aged man who joins the Pierce County Police Department as a rookie after a home invasion stirs a new sense of purpose.
When does The Rookie: North premiere?
The series is set to premiere in 2027; a specific date has not been announced.
Is Curtis Lum also on Cross?
Yes, he guest stars as F.W. Jung in the third season of Prime Video’s Cross.
Who created The Rookie: North?
The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley writes and executive produces the spinoff.
Which other actors are in the spinoff cast?
The cast includes Chris Sullivan, Karen Fukuhara, Froy Gutierrez, Janet Montgomery, Mya Lowe and Malik Watson, with Jay Ellis in the lead.
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Sources
- Deadline: Curtis Lum Joins ABC’s ‘The Rookie: North’ & Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ for Season 3
- Laughing Place: Curtis Lum Joins ‘The Rookie: North’ for Season 3
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