Tru Valentino is talking out for the primary time since his stunning exit from ABC collection The Rookie.
The actor, 35, shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram Stories on Friday, Aug. 9, about his time taking part in Officer Aaron Thorsen from seasons 4 by way of 6 on the police drama collection.
“I’ll all the time cherish my time on The Rookie however could not be extra excited for what the longer term has in retailer,” Valentino wrote. “I like the buddies and relationships made whereas being there.”
“It was such a tremendous alternative and really feel so fortunate to have had the final 3 seasons,” he added, earlier than thanking “one of the best followers on the earth.”
“You by no means know who might pop again up within the Mid-Wilshire precinct,” he concluded, already teasing the potential return of his character. “Till then, 7 Adam 19, that is Officer Thorsen, over and out!”
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Officer Thorsen was the TikTok-famous son of a well known rapper who modified his profession to turn into a police officer.
The actor didn’t elaborate on why he was exiting from the present.
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TVLine was the primary to report that Valentino was leaving The Rookie, which premiered in 2018. On Thursday, Aug. 8, the outlet reported that he wouldn’t be returning for the collection’ upcoming seventh season.
Valentino made his debut on the present as a recurring character in a season 4 episode titled “5 Minutes,” and was later promoted to collection common for The Rookie‘s the fifth and sixth seasons.
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Starring Nathan Fillion because the titular rookie officer John Nolan, the drama follows Nolan as he navigates his profession because the oldest rookie to affix the Los Angeles Police Division.
Valentino extra just lately lent his voice to a number of animated collection, together with Spidey and His Wonderful Associates and The Croods: Household Tree, and likewise just lately starred within the Roku authentic comedy film The Actual Bros of Simi Valley: The Film.
In April 2024, forward of the season 6 finale, ABC introduced that the procedural drama could be renewed for a seventh season. Deadline first introduced the information, and Fillion later shared an announcement concerning the present’s upcoming season on Instagram.
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“It’s a very good feeling to have work,” he wrote on the time. “It’s even higher to have the ability to take delight in that work. If you’re amongst those that are having fun with The Rookie, we owe you our thanks.”
“Thanks, for having glorious style in leisure,” Fillion continued. “Season 7, right here we come. (And let’s not overlook ABC! Thanks for being so supportive!).”
A launch date for The Rookie season 7 has but to be introduced.
