'9-1-1: Nashville' Will Continue '9-1-1: Lone Star's Legacy in One Major Way

A role behind the scenes of9-1-1: Nashvillehas officially been confirmed as casting announcements continue.9-1-1: Nashvillecast member andGrey’s AnatomyalumJessica Capshawrevealed on Threadsthat9-1-1: Lone Star’s showrunner,Rashad Raisani,will serve as showrunner for the upcoming9-1-1spin-off. Just this week, ABC confirmed thatNashvillewould be a part of the fall network lineup, airing Thursdays after the flagship9-1-1(which would also put it up against shows likeMatlockandLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit).

The new spin-off series, set in Nashville, Tennessee, currently has four confirmed cast members. There’s Capshaw, andChris O’Donnellwill lead the series, playing Capshaw’s character’s husband, Captain Don Sharpe. O’Donnell’s character is a firehouse captain in Nashville’s busiest firehouse. Also recently confirmed are country music starLeAnn Rimesand actress and real-life NashvillianKimberly Williams-Paisley.

The Minds Behind ‘9-1-1’ Are Planning a Big Event for ‘9-1-1: Nashville’s Premiere

In a recent interview with Deadline,Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, explains that the upcoming9-1-1spin-off is a “huge priority.” He explains that the team behind the spin-off “have a really special event planned for9-1-1: Nashville.“Franchise creator Ryan Murphy,9-1-1showrunnerTim Minear, and Raisani will all serve as executive producers.Brad Falchuk,9-1-1starAngela Bassett, as well asNashvillelead O’Donnell, will also serve as executive producers on the spin-off. Erwich reiterated his faith in the team behind the spin-off, saying, “I think that the9-1-1team are truly the masters of event-izing television, the way that bee-nado kicked off9-1-1last year.” As for9-1-1andNashvillecrossing over, Erwich explained:

“They have a really special event planned for9-1-1: Nashville, and although we haven’t discussed [crossovers], I think it’s an incredible opportunity that I’m sure at some point we’ll figure out how to capitalize on. What the9-1-1‘s been able to do, it’s really a master class in television, which is consistently event-izing that show to keep it fresh after all these many years, my hat’s off to Tim and Ryan for that.”

Bassett, who will serve as an executive producer, has already said she’s open to the concept, and it looks more and more like a possibility.Basset told TV Insiderthat it “makes some sense” and explained:

“We have to see how we do this interstate, how are we gonna play this, what business I have over there? Butwe’ll see if the FBI comes into play, if somebody runs from California to Nashville or vice versa,but yeah, you definitely could have some crossover action going on.”