Nathan Fillion Shares What It Was Like to Film The Rookie Season 8 Premiere in Prague
Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’.
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Season Eight of ‘The Rookie’ to Premiere in Prague
Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan are set to bring audiences an exciting season debut of their hit series The Rookie, filmed on location in Prague. The season 8 premiere, described by the actors as akin to "an action film," will air on Tuesday, January 6, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu the following day.
The unique overseas setting marks a first for the police procedural series. Fillion, 54, and Dewan, 45, portray married couple John Nolan and Bailey Nune. In their upcoming storyline, the couple uses the picturesque European backdrop as a "second honeymoon."
“It felt different. It was amazing. We had an incredible time,” Dewan stated, capturing the essence of the experience. “You feel like you are back in time. It just felt so special. It felt like we were in the midst of a film, an action film."
Filming in Prague inspired Fillion’s James Bond comparisons. “It felt like a James Bond movie," he remarked. "I wasn’t wearing a cop uniform — I was wearing a suit. I felt very fancy."
From Left: Jenna Dewan and Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’.
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The scenic location also provides an opportunity for romance, especially after the couple’s first honeymoon “kind of a bust," as Fillion put it. Dewan quipped, “It was a lot of murder. So this one felt like, well, while we’re here, let’s make this romantic because how can you not?”
However, the romantic getaway may not go as planned. Dewan hinted at unexpected challenges, stating there would be "lots of unexpected yet bonding adrenaline." Fillion echoed her sentiment, noting, “Beggars can’t be choosers. Yet, I think they’re two very grateful people who enjoy each other at the very least.”
Dewan elaborated on the show’s unique blend of genres, saying, “There’s a lot of suspense and scare almost, but there’s so much comedy, and there’s a lot of banter and there’s the romance.”
Describing their characters’ journey through season eight, both actors highlighted three central themes: teamwork, friction, and opportunity.
Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan in ‘The Rookie’.
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While filming in Prague, both Fillion and Dewan took the opportunity to explore. Dewan shared her experience traveling solo and enjoying various excursions. “I was the busiest because I went sans kids," she explained. "I was — every free moment I had — living. We went to dinners, we did tours."
Reflecting on her experiences, Dewan said, “It was so good. The castles — it was fun.”
The Rookie season 8 is set to premiere on January 6, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, with episodes available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
