Exciting 9-1-1 & Lone Star Crossover Buzz Leaves Fans Hopeful for Epic Future

Rob Lowe, the lead star of 9-1-1: Lone Star, has provided an optimistic update regarding the potential for future crossovers within the 9-1-1 franchise. With the original 9-1-1 series being cancelled at Fox and moving to ABC for its seventh season, there were concerns about the possibility of further crossovers between the two shows. However, Lowe, in an interview with Variety, expressed his belief that the shows could collide once again, although he admitted he had no definitive information on the matter. He also discussed the potential for a third 9-1-1 show.

“Oh I believe we will. It is possible that '9-1-1 Lone Star' and '9-1-1' will air simultaneously on different networks without causing any harm to each other. However, one can never rule out any possibilities. In my opinion, Ryan will eventually become like Dick Wolf at Disney and have his own dedicated night. This is where everything seems to be heading. It wouldn't surprise me if it turns out to be a new addition to the '9-1-1' franchise, such as '9-1-1: Sin City.' These are just ideas I'm throwing out there, and I don't have any insider information. But if I had the power to make decisions, that's what I would be doing."

Why 9-1-1 Is Moving To ABC - And Why It Won't Really Change Crossovers

The move to ABC was driven by considerations of ownership and cost. Disney's 20th Television, which owns both 9-1-1 and its Lone Star spinoff, played a role in Fox's decision to cancel 9-1-1. Previously, Fox owned the series but sold its television studio. Since then, Fox has been searching for ways to reduce expenses, including the licensing fee for airing both the original 9-1-1 and the spinoff. As broadcast ratings continue to decline, Fox opted to part ways with 9-1-1 while retaining the spinoff.

During a press call in May, Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade acknowledged the high cost of airing 9-1-1 and Lone Star, with the former reportedly costing over $9 million per episode and the latter costing between $6 and $7 million per episode. Wade stated that the decision to end the partnership was due to the business model not being suitable for Fox, and that the show would be taken back by 20th. Additionally, during the same press call, it was noted that crossovers between 9-1-1 and Lone Star were unlikely, as they had only occurred twice in the past, with one being a major disaster-themed event and the other being a smaller tie-in featuring Angela Bassett's character appearing via FaceTime in Lone Star season 3.

Source: Variety