These days, it seems like almost everyone aspires to be famous at some point. In light of this, it makes sense that a large number of people are curious about how wealthy celebrities get. Of course, this is a topic of great interest because some TV stars have made at least $1 million a season. For example, fans of Alexi Hawley’s police procedural crime drama series The Rookie are curious to know about the income of the cast members.
And it seems that the leading face of the series, Nathan Fillion, is no ‘rookie’ when it comes to earning big bucks in the TV industry. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Canadian-American actor, who portrays John Nolan, the oldest rookie, is said to be raking in a whopping $100,000 per episode for his work on The Rookie. Talk about a payday!
How Much Does Nathan Fillion Make Each Episode of The Rookie?
It appears that Nathan Fillion, 52, is making money moves in addition to his busy schedule for The Rookie season 6. Since the show’s debut in 2018, he has starred in Alexi Hawley’s police procedural crime drama series. As the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mid-Wilshire Division, he plays the main character, John Nolan. In addition, he serves as the show’s co-executive producer.
Having said that, how much does Fillion get paid for each episode of The Rookie? As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, the actor receives $100,000 per episode, which brings in between $1.4 and $2.2 million a season. During a 2018 interview with TV Insider, Fillion spoke about how, as an actor of his age, he related to Nolan in The Rookie:
“I am so fortunate in that the job I’ve chosen to do I am still managing to be relevant and gainfully employed. I haven’t had to do the flip yet [that John has]. I’m still riding a fantastic wave.”
And considering that his reported salary is only increasing with each season, it’s probably safe to say that Fillion’s financial future is quite promising. What about his net worth? As per Celebrity Net Worth, he has a net worth of $20 million. In addition to his income from The Rookie, his earnings from TV series such as Firefly, One Life to Live, & Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, as well as motion pictures such as Serenity and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, are added to his net worth.
As a result of his staggering rumored salary, Fillion has further cemented his status as one of the richest TV actors ever. It is also not surprising, as his charisma and skill have mesmerized audiences for years, making him a favorite in Hollywood.
The Rookie: What Is Known Thus Far About Season Six?
The Rookie will return for a sixth season, ABC announced in mid-April 2023. The thrilling news of the procedural drama’s return for a fresh batch of storylines was revealed on the show’s official Instagram account. It should come as no surprise that fans were ecstatic to learn that The Rookie will debut in early 2024. Many cast members even expressed their excitement as well. In light of this, when will season six of The Rookie air?
Well, everyone, mark your calendars—Mid-Wilshire is officially back in operation! Season 6 of The Rookie will premiere on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, according to a formal announcement posted on the show’s Instagram. What about the cast?
The Direct claims that the face of The Rookie—Nathan Fillion’s John Nolan since Season 1—will continue to be the hero cop in Season 6. The new season will also see the return of Eric Winter as Tim Bradford and Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen. Alyssa Diaz’s Angela Lopez will also make a comeback in Season 6.
The sixth season of The Rookie debuted on ABC yesterday (February 20).
