This 9-1-1 Star Has An Incredible Idea For A Horror Movie-Inspired Season 9 Episode

9-1-1 star Jennifer Love Hewitt recently appeared on the “I’ve Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDario” podcast (via Apple), where she shared, “What if I get a call at the 9-1-1 call center from a girl being chased by a fisherman? Wouldn’t that be fun?” She was, of course, referencing her character, Julie James, from the I Know What You Did Last Summer series. "I'm putting it out there," she joked.

Hewitt thinks that an IKWYDLS episode would be fun, “like, in a Halloween episode.” She added that it would be “really good” and continued, “Like, ‘9-1-1, what’s your emergency?’ [She says,] ‘I’m being chased by a guy with a hook!’ [Maddie’s like,] ‘Really? We’ve all seen that movie.’ Like, wouldn’t that be brilliant? And she’s like, ‘No, really!'”

Host Tommy DiDario suggested that Jennifer could try pitching the idea to the showrunner. She replied, “We’re telling them,” and also asked Tommy for support since he has a “giant podcast.”

How Jennifer’s Characters Bridge Drama & Horror

Jennifer’s iconic role as Julie in the I Know What You Did Last Summer horror franchise connects perfectly with 9-1-1’s dramatic tone. A crossover episode could blend Maddie’s crisis skills with Julie’s horror experience, creating a suspenseful storyline that mixes emergency response with chilling thriller elements.

Hewitt’s idea offers an exciting opportunity for fans of the series. Both her characters face trauma, as IKWYDLS's Julie confronts a killer, while 9-1-1's Maddie handles emergency calls, showing different but equally intense ways of navigating difficult situations and emotional challenges.

Our Take On Jennifer Teasing What Fans Can Expect In Season 9

Could 9-1-1 Season 9 Take A Darker Turn?

Of course, Hewitt's pitch for a horror-themed 9-1-1 episode, even suggesting a crossover with I Know What You Did Last Summer, is playful. Still, the tease could be hinting at a season 9 surprise for viewers and wouldn't be completely off the show's tone. Her idea blends emergency drama with thriller vibes, and could surely spark fan theories about a much darker twist coming to the series.

It's especially timely now that Captain Bobby Nash’s divisive death in 9-1-1 season 8 shocked fans and marked a major shift for 9-1-1. Played by Peter Krause, Bobby died saving a fellow firefighter, leaving Station 118 shaken. With emotions high and uncertainty ahead, 9-1-1 season 9 could explore darker, even eerie themes as the team faces new unknowns.