The Rookie: Feds Spinoff - Meet the Full Cast of Dynamic Characters!

Summary

The Rookie: Feds, a spinoff of The Rookie, has yet to be renewed for a second season due to writers and actors strikes in 2023.

Multiple notable actors from The Rookie have made special appearances in The Rookie: Feds, including Nathan Fillion, Melissa O'Neil, Eric Winter, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Shawn Ashmore, and Brent Huff.

In The Rookie, Gigi Zumbado's character, Abril Rodas, was introduced but her story reached its conclusion in The Rookie: Feds, where she met her demise.

ABC's successful show, The Rookie, has led to a spinoff series in 2022 called The Rookie: Feds. This new show focuses on a middle-aged first-year FBI special agent named Simone Clark, portrayed by Niecy Nash-Betts. Currently, only one season of The Rookie: Feds has been aired and ABC has not yet decided on renewing it for a second season due to the writers and actors strikes in 2023. However, during the first 22 episodes of the spinoff, eight significant actors from the original show made cameo appearances in the second series.

In addition to Nash-Betts, The Rookie: Feds stars Frankie Faison as Christopher "Cutty" Clark, James Lesure as Carter Hope, Britt Robertson as Laura Stensen, Felix Solis as Matthew "Matt" Garza, and Kevin Zegers as Brendon Acres. These six characters excel in their roles in this ABC crime drama series. Occasionally, the network promotes the spinoff by featuring characters from The Rookie in guest appearances on the second show.

8 John Nolan (Nathan Fillion)

7 Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil)

: Nathan Fillion, who plays the lead role of John Nolan in The Rookie, has made more appearances in The Rookie: Feds compared to most other cast members of the ABC procedural TV series. During the backdoor pilot of the spinoff, Nolan developed a strong bond with Simone Clark, and they have remained friends ever since. Both of them decided to switch careers and join law enforcement in their forties, which placed them in a unique and uncommon situation. Consequently, Fillion's character has made multiple crossovers to The Rookie: Feds, featured in the pilot episode, episode 10, and episode 21. However, the final two hours of the shows were crossovers between the two series.

Since the series premiere of The Rookie, Melissa O'Neil has portrayed Lucy Chen. Throughout the show's first season, she made two appearances in its spinoff. Lucy initially joined the series as a rookie, alongside John Nolan and Jackson West, and swiftly demonstrated her impressive abilities. As a young police officer, she was paired with Tim Bradford, who initially mentored her, eventually evolving into her confidant, friend, and later romantic partner.

When Lucy made her appearance on The Rookie: Feds, starring in episodes 2 and 6, she had already surpassed the rookie stage and was well on her way to establishing herself in her career. Despite her progress, she couldn't help but feel starstruck when she interacted with Brendon Acres, played by Kevin Zegers, who portrayed a rookie FBI agent and had a previous acting career. While Lucy's tendency to fangirl over Brendon was charming to most, Tim, a more serious character than anyone else on The Rookie, was not quite as impressed.

6 Tim Bradford (Eric Winter)

Similar to Lucy Chen, the character of Tim Bradford, portrayed by Eric Winter, made two notable guest appearances in The Rookie: Feds Season 1. Throughout the five seasons of the show, Tim, a former training officer who has now become a sergeant, has undergone significant character development. Initially, Tim was characterized as a tough and uncompromising individual, adhering strictly to the rules and regulations of the Los Angeles Police Department, perhaps more than any of his colleagues.

Of course, he still possesses all of these qualities. Tim Bradford wouldn't be himself if he didn't sport a resolute expression on his face 90 percent of the time. However, as the seasons progressed, Tim began to reveal more of his true self, partly because of his connection with Lucy. Tim is undeniably a beloved character among fans of the show Rookie, so it's no surprise that he made appearances in two episodes of its spinoff – episode 2 and episode 4.

5 Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones)

Portrayed by Richard T. Jones, Wade Grey is an LAPD sergeant and the watch commander at the Mid-Wilshire police station in The Rookie. Given his leadership role and prominence in the main series, it only makes sense for him to make an appearance in one episode of the spinoff. In fact, Sergeant Grey deserved more screen time in the first season. He made a guest appearance in episode 7 of The Rookie: Feds, which showcased a collaboration between the LAPD and the FBI on a case.

4 Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz)

Angela Lopez, portrayed by Alyssa Diaz, is a fellow original character in The Rookie: Feds season 1. Similar to Tim Bradford, Angela initially served as a training officer in the ABC police procedural series, with Jackson West as her rookie. However, in recent seasons, she has transitioned into a detective role, allowing for seamless integration into the spinoff. Overall, Angela has made appearances in two episodes of The Rookie: Feds, namely the pilot episode and episode 8.

3 Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore)

Wesley Evers, Angela Lopez's husband, has gained special guest star status in The Rookie: Feds. This opportunity arose after Shawn Ashmore, who plays Wesley, became a series regular in The Rookie season 3. Wesley, a defense lawyer, was introduced in season 1 of the crime drama series as Angela's love interest and eventually became her husband. They have two children together. Wesley's profession allows for a seamless crossover into the ABC spinoff. However, his appearance has been limited to season 1, episode 8 of The Rookie: Feds.

2 Quigley Smitty (Brent Huff)

Quigley Smitty, portrayed by Brent Huff, holds a prominent role as a recurring character in The Rookie. What sets him apart is his remarkable screen time, as he has featured in four episodes of The Rookie: Feds, surpassing all other cast members. While depicted as an inept LAPD officer, Smitty's ability to maintain his position throughout the show's five seasons deserves recognition. His comedic presence injects moments of levity into the police procedural series, earning him applause from viewers. Moreover, Smitty's talents extend to season 1 of The Rookie: Feds, where he makes appearances in episodes 1, 2, 9, and 12.

1 Abril Rodas (Gigi Zumbado)

Gigi Zumbado portrayed the character of Abril Rodas in The Rookie. Unlike the parent series, Abril's journey came to a conclusion in the spinoff. Introduced in season 4 as the successor to La Fiera after her demise, Abril became a formidable leader in the cartel. While she made appearances in both the fourth and fifth seasons, her ultimate downfall occurred in The Rookie: Feds season 1, episode 17. The FBI successfully located her and, as a result of her involvement in a murder, she was shot. To witness the resolution of Abril's story, fans of The Rookie would need to tune in to the spinoff.