O'Donnell shared the latest update while attending the blue carpet event for the Disney Upfront presentation. In a quick chat with TV Line's Matt Webb Mitovich, the actor revealed that filming for the project was yet to begin but is scheduled to start in June. "We're getting excited to head to Nashville," he said. Asked about his relationship with Nashville, he admitted, "It's very limited, very limited," adding, "I've driven through it a few times. I actually have a lot of friends there, shockingly. I just don't go visit them very often, but I'm excited just to have the culture, the music, the whole town. I've had a lot of friends move from Los Angeles to Tennessee just to get out of L.A. So, this is a good reason to go. So all the fires kind of blew up our neighborhood. It's not the worst time either, I'm excited for it."
Captain Don Sharpe Will Be Different From Chris O'Donnell's 'NCIS: LA' Character
While O'Donnell's knowledge of the music capital might be limited, it wouldn't pose much of an inhibition to his handling of the character, as 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear previously detailed several reasons why O'Donnell suits the role, highlighting his range and impressive track record. "I think he actually fits into this franchise in an interesting way, and I think it’ll be fun for him, too, because he was so great on NCIS: LA," said Minear.
With filming to begin this summer, 9-1-1: Nashville is gearing up to make its fall premiere a possibility. As always, stay tuned for future updates.
