‘9-1-1’ Star Recalls “Lying Through My Teeth” About a Fake-Out Script

9-1-1 is known for jaw-dropping twists, but according to one cast member, the surprises don’t stop when the cameras do. In a recent interview, one of the show’s stars confessed to being part of a script deception designed to keep fans (and even some crew members!) completely in the dark.

“I was literally lying through my teeth,” the actor admitted with a laugh. “We were given a fake version of the script — one where a major character didn’t die — and I had to go along with it like it was real. It was all about protecting the twist.”

While the actor (who chose not to reveal the specific episode) didn’t spill which character the script misled fans about, viewers quickly began speculating. Was it Bobby? Eddie? Athena?

Fake-out scripts are rare, but not unheard of on high-stakes dramas like 9-1-1, especially when showrunners want to maintain the element of surprise. According to insiders, the script swap was used during a particularly emotional storyline, and even table reads were staged with “alternate dialogue.”

“It was hard, because I wanted to tell people — especially my family — but I couldn’t,” the actor said. “I’ve never felt that level of secrecy before. It was like we were filming a Marvel movie.”

The payoff? A finale twist that had fans reeling — and a deeper appreciation for the work that goes on behind the scenes to protect storytelling magic.