'The Rookie' pays tribute to 1994 movie 'Speed'

ABC's "The Rookie" is set to honor the classic movie "Speed" in an upcoming episode. The episode, simply titled "Speed," will air on Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern. It centers around characters John and Celina, who find themselves in a hostage situation on a city bus while undercover. In this intense scenario, Lt. Wade Grey, played by Richard T. Jones, and rookie Miles Penn are monitoring the situation from a surveillance van. Meanwhile, other characters are busy investigating leads on the hijackers. Jones expressed excitement about the homage and hopes the episode captures the essence of the original film. The episode will primarily use body cam footage, adding a unique filming style. Jones mentioned the challenge of acting while managing the camera angles himself. He joked about adjusting his height to get better shots of his co-stars. Looking ahead to April 1, the show will feature light-hearted pranks among the team, adding a fun twist to their usual high-pressure situations. Jones remains optimistic about the show's future and believes they will be renewed for another season soon.