‘Rookie’ Showrunner Alexi Hawley on How Afton Williamson’s Character Will Be Written Off
- Posted on 31 August, 2024
Last week, the actress said she would not be returning for season two after she leveled discrimination accusations
“The Rookie” showrunner Alexi Hawley has weighed in on how the show will write around the sudden absence of Afton Williamson’s character Officer Talia Bishop following the actress’ exit from the ABC show.
Speaking to TV Line at San Diego Comic-Con last month, Hawley said that after Bishop omitted her felon brother from her police academy personal history questionnaire and the reprimand she received for it in Season 1, “She was never going to get a fair shake at the LAPD. So ultimately she’s transferring over to a federal agency. There she can start with a clean slate and hopefully rocket to the top of the ladder.”
Last week, the actress said she would not be returning for season two after she leveled discrimination accusations ABC/Tony Rivetti August 10, 2019 @ 1:25 PM “The Rookie” showrunner Alexi Hawley has weighed in on how the show will write around the sudden absence of Afton Williamson’s character Officer Talia Bishop following the actress’ exit…