The Rookie Showrunner Talks Bringing Back Pete Davidson

The Rookie has become a household staples over its eight seasons on ABC, but longtime viewers remember when Saturday Night Live fan fave Pete Davidson was a member of the cast. Kim Kardashian’s ex played Officer Nolan’s little brother Pete in several episodes and fans miss his witty banter. 

Will Pete Nolan be returning to The Rookie to visit his big bro soon?  Keep reading to find out!  Warning, possible primetime TV spoilers below.

John Nolan’s Little Brother On The Rookie

Pete Davidson shines no matter where he goes.  The Rookie fans were thrilled when he was added to the cast back in Season 2. 

Then he returned in Season 4 to visit Nathan Fillion’s character.  It has been four years since he was spotted on the ABC show, but there’s still hope for a return! 

Apparently, TPTB at The Rookie have been trying to bring the Saturday Night Live comedian back for a few seasons now!

According to showrunner Alexi Hawley, they have reached out to Davidson but still haven’t been able to work filming in to his busy schedule. 

Recently Hawley explained to People Magazine, “We are ever-chasing Pete Davidson and his incredibly busy schedule, but we are always hopeful to work, and he’s really into coming back.”

Will Pete Davidson Come Back To The Rookie Some Day

Sadly, it doesn’t look like John Nolan’s little brother will be back in Season 8.  All new episodes of The Rookie are currently airing on Tuesday nights on ABC. 

However, the last week of January the series will be bumped to Monday nights to make room for the network’s highly anticipated new PI drama, “RJ Decker.”  Here’s to hoping TPTB can work something out with Davidson for the next season.  

Do you remember when Pete Davidson played John Nolan’s little brother on The Rookie?  Do you want to see him return?  Let us know in the comments and keep checking back here for more TV spoilers and updates.