> At a Glance
> – The Rookie season 8 opens with an overseas shoot in Prague
> – Stars Nathan Fillion and Jenna Dewan describe the episode as feeling like a “James Bond” film
> – The characters use the location as their “second honeymoon”
> – Why it matters: Fans get a cinematic, international twist on the ABC procedural starting Jan. 7 on Hulu
For the first time in its run, ABC’s police drama The Rookie leaves U.S. soil, launching season 8 amid Prague’s castles and cobblestones.
Prague Production
Fillion (54) and Dewan (45) told Amanda S. Bennett that filming overseas changed the show’s entire texture.
> Jenna Dewan said:
> “It felt like we were in the midst of an action film.”
> Nathan Fillion added:
> “It felt like a James Bond movie. I wasn’t wearing a cop uniform-I was wearing a suit.”
The actors cite sweeping squares and riverside shoots as visual highlights.
Storyline Stakes
On-screen spouses John Nolan and Bailey Nune rebrand the trip as a do-over honeymoon.
- Their first honeymoon “was a lot of murder,” Dewan jokes
- Romantic plans quickly give way to “unexpected yet bonding adrenaline”
- Viewers can expect teamwork, friction, and opportunity as the trio of themes
Travel Perks
Between takes the cast explored Europe.
- Fillion extended his stay
- Dewan toured child-free, packing in castle visits and history walks
Key Takeaways
- Season 8 premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC
- Episodes stream on Hulu the next day
- Prague locations deliver a cinematic upgrade for the procedural
