9-1-1: Nashville - Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Hot on the heels of casting Chris O'Donnel to lead the series, the latest news confirms that 9-1-1: Nashville has landed its second major star. Perhaps best known for her turn on Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Arizona Robbins, Jessica Capshaw will play a major recurring role in the upcoming Nashville spinoff. Though her character hasn't been named yet, Capshaw will be playing the wife of O'Donnell's Captain Don Sharpe, and the mother to another lead character, Ryan, who hasn't been cast yet.

This casting suggests that 9-1-1: Nashville will put the family of its main characters in clear focus, bringing their professional and personal lives together. Nashville's characters, thus far, sound eerily similar to the leads in the recently-canceled Lone Star, and it remains to be seen how the new spinoff will differentiate itself.

9-1-1: Nashville Is Confirmed

ABC Has Ordered Season 1 For 2025

Even as the first 9-1-1 spinoff rides off into the sunset, another has risen to take its place almost immediately. ABC announced development on 9-1-1: Nashville in February 2025, and it's clear that the network hopes to bring it to the small screen as soon as possible. Nashville is going to be part of ABC's 2025-2026 season, though it's unclear if it will debut in the fall or be a midseason addition.

A lot of the new show's behind-the-scenes personnel are carrying over from previous 9-1-1 series, with Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and 9-1-1: Lone Star showrunner Rashad Raisani serving as writers and executive producers. Franchise co-creator Brad Falchuk and 9-1-1 star Angela Bassett will also serve as executive producers. Production details are expected to arrive soon, especially if ABC hopes to premiere the show in the upcoming season.

9-1-1: Nashville Cast Details

Chris O'Donnell Will Lead The Firehouse

So far, only a few names are attached to 9-1-1: Nashville, and NCIS: Los Angeles star Chris O'Donnell was the first to join. O'Donnell will lead the cast as Captain Don Sharpe, who is in charge of the busiest firehouse in Nashville. The character is described as an ardent family man and rodeo rider who harbors some secrets that will cause him trouble throughout the series. One interesting detail about the cast is that Sharpe's son will also work at the firehouse, and that opens the door for gripping drama as his work and home lives collide.

A few weeks after O'Donnell was cast, Grey's Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw was tapped to play the role of Sharpe's wife. Many of the details about her character haven't been ironed out yet, including her name, but she is also the mother of an as-yet-uncast character, Ryan. It's assumed that Ryan is the son that works with Captain Sharpe at the firehouse, and he is being described as a lead role. The rest of the cast will likely comprise Sharpe's team and the other first responders who work within the firehouse.

The cast of 9-1-1: Nashville include:

Actor	9-1-1: Nashville Role
Chris O'Donnell	Captain Don Sharpe
Jessica Capshaw	Don's Wife

9-1-1: Nashville Story Details

Tennessee's State Capital Sees Plenty Of Major Emergencies

Little is known about the plot of 9-1-1: Nashville for now, but it's not difficult to guess what sort of things will happen when the show finally arrives on ABC. Like its predecessors, the bulk of the show's stories will have to do with deadly emergencies that push the first responders to their limits. However, the 9-1-1 franchise is unique because these emergencies are often over-the-top and outrageously exaggerated. Nashville itself offers some hints about what could happen, and the city is known for its raucous party scene and country music roots.

With so many tourists coming to Music City to get wild, the firefighters and paramedics will have their hands full trying to keep them from danger. On top of that, Nashville is particularly prone to major weather events like tornadoes, and the city's history is littered with major disasters caused by severe storms. On a more personal level, 9-1-1: Nashville is already setting itself up for success by introducing Captain Sharpe and his strong family ties which might conflict with his work.