Get ready for a thrilling twist in the world of TV crossovers! The recent Instagram activity of '9-1-1' star Oliver Stark has fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. Could we be witnessing the birth of a new crossover episode between '9-1-1' and its spinoff, '9-1-1: Nashville'?
But here's where it gets controversial... Stark, known for his role as Evan 'Buck' Buckley, shared a photo on Instagram with several '9-1-1: Nashville' cast members, including Juani Feliz, Hunter McVey, and more. McVey even reposted the photo, writing, "Come back soon brotha." This has sparked rumors that Stark might be making a cameo appearance on the Nashville-based spinoff.
And this is the part most people miss... While '9-1-1' and its spinoffs are standalone shows, crossovers have happened before within the franchise. In season 2 of '9-1-1: Lone Star,' Stark and his co-stars Aisha Hinds and Ryan Guzman traveled from LA to Texas to help fight a wildfire. This precedent sets the stage for potential future crossovers.
However, '9-1-1' co-creator Tim Minear remains tight-lipped about any upcoming crossover plans. When asked about it last month, he simply said, "I think the network would love that." This cryptic response has left fans eager for more information.
Season 9 of '9-1-1' premiered on October 9th, followed by the series premiere of '9-1-1: Nashville.' The end of '9-1-1: Lone Star' in February after five seasons has also sparked discussions about potential cast members returning to the franchise.
Rob Lowe, who starred as firefighter captain Owen Strand in '9-1-1: Lone Star,' even joked about appearing on '9-1-1: Nashville' during a June interview. He said, "I'm just waiting for my phone to ring. I hired him on 'Lone Star.' I think turnabout is fair play." This adds another layer of intrigue to the crossover possibilities.
'9-1-1' and '9-1-1: Nashville' air back-to-back on ABC every Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes are also available to stream on Hulu the day after their initial broadcast.
So, will we see Oliver Stark make a special appearance on '9-1-1: Nashville'? Only time will tell, but the speculation and excitement among fans are certainly building. What do you think? Should we expect more crossovers in the '9-1-1' franchise? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
