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ABC’s The Rookie has been a resounding hit for the network and cast lead Nathan Fillion, but many viewers are amazed to learn that Fillion’s John Nolan is based on a real LAPD officer - William Norcross, who joined the force aged 44. The Rookie focuses on John Nolan, a construction manager who, after helping the police foil a bank robbery, enlists as the oldest rookie in the LAPD.
Who Is William Norcross The Real Life John Nolan Explained ✕ Remove Ads While the specific events of the show following John joining the LAPD are completely fictional, the premise of The Rookie is inspired by a true story. As fans know, Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan became the oldest rookie in the history of the Los Angeles Police Department when he enlisted aged 45.
How Much Of John Nolan’s Story Is True? The Rookie Is Only Loosely Based On Bill Norcross Close Much like John Nolan in The Rookie, the story of William “Bill” Norcross is inspiring. It’s a tale that shows it’s never too late to change career, even to one as intense as law enforcement. However, while John Nolan is based on William Norcross, the show made many changes to the true events and how the real LAPD officer started out.
✕ Remove Ads Also, William Norcross didn’t enter the family business following an unexpected pregnancy. Instead, he found himself in his initial career due to the death of his mother. Speaking to the New York Times in 2019, Norcross revealed: ✕ Remove Ads There are many similarities too between William Norcross and John Nolan in The Rookie too. Both moved to LA from Pennsylvania, for example, and their respective ages are only a year apart. Hearing William Norcross describe his decision in his own words also makes it abundantly clear just how much he and John Nolan have in common:
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