‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Casts Chris O’Donnell

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Chris O’Donnell has been cast in a lead role in ABC‘s upcoming spinoff series “9-1-1: Nashville,” EbMaster has learned.

The spinoff of “9-1-1” was initially announced back in February, and it’s planned to air during the television season that starts in 2025 and ends in 2026. At this point, specific plot details are not yet available, but the series will focus on the lives of emergency responders in the city named in the title.

O’Donnell will star as Captain Don Sharpe, who is described as “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.”

The now marks O’Donnell’s second starring role in a TV procedural spinoff. Previously, he starred in the CBS series “NCIS: Los Angeles,” which ran on that network for 14 seasons and over 300 episodes from 2009-2023. His other TV credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Bupkis,” and “The Company.” In film, O’Donnell is known for roles in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin” as well as “Scent of a Woman,” “The Chamber,” and “Fried Green Tomatoes.”

He is repped by Untitled Entertainment, Gersh, Vision PR, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.

The newest addition to the ‘9-1-1’ series is titled ‘9-1-1: Nashville.’ Previously, Fox broadcasted ‘9-1-1: Lone Star,’ featuring Rob Lowe, which concluded after completing five seasons in mid-February.

“9-1-1” was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear and premiered on Fox in 2018 before moving to ABC for its seventh season in 2024. Season 8 of the series is currently airing. “9-1-1: Nashville” will be executive produced by Murphy, “9-1-1” star Angela Bassett, Minear and Rashad Raisani, who both serve as writers alongside Murphy, and Falchuk. 20th Television, where Murphy is under an overall deal, is the studio.

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2025-03-17 23:37