"Although we haven’t discussed [crossovers], I think it’s an incredible opportunity that I’m sure at some point we’ll figure out how to capitalize on. What the 9-1-1‘s been able to do, it’s really a master class in television, which is consistently event-izing that show to keep it fresh after all these many years, my hat’s off to [showrunner] Tim {Minear] and Ryan for that.”
Who Is Joining '9-1-1: Nashville'?
O'Donnell was announced as the lead of the upcoming 9-1-1 spin-off. He'll play Captain Don Sharpe, the head of Nashville's busiest firehouse. Joining him is Grey's Anatomy alum Jessica Capshaw, who will play his wife. Country music star LeAnn Rimes as well as Kimberly Williams-Paisley will also be joining the cast in undisclosed roles. Not much about the series can be garnered from the teaser. There's the iconic affectionately nicknamed "Batman Building" along with the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge lit up just below it. Showrunner Tim Minear told TVInsider earlier this year that “I think [O'Donnell] be able to do different things on Nashville." The flagship 9-1-1 has taken big swings this season from start to finish. They began the season with a chaotic arc that started with a "bee-nado" and somehow also tied to a flight Athena Grant-Nash (Angela Bassett) was on, causing her to pilot the plane before it crashed. Most recently, the show killed off longtime character Bobby Nash, played by Peter Krause. Erwich told Deadline today: “Ultimately, it’s about the creative, and it was a decision that Tim Minear came to us with, and we supported him, as we always do. It was a really great night of television that created a massive amount — not just of viewing, but really social conversation. And I think it’ll give us a lot of momentum going into Thursdays next year. And it’ll be a great lead-off for 9-1-1 Nashville, which will be a huge priority for us.”
