"He'll Be Able To Do Different Things": '9-1-1: Nashville's Showrunner Explains Why They Cast Chris O'Donnell

9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear explains why they tapped NCIS: LA alum Chris O'Donnell to lead the 9-1-1: Nashville spin-off.

March 19, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Christopher Brady

The new9-1-1spinoff has found its leadinNCIS: Los AngelesalumChris O’Donnell.

Ive been following him since he was a really young guy.

One of my favorite movies is with him andJessica Lange.

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It is calledMen Dont Leave.

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