'The Rookie': Richard T Jones got into acting after his college professor threatened him with bad grades

Richard T Jones, whose character, Sergeant Wade Grey, in the ABC cop drama 'The Rookie' is much disliked, talks about his nearly three decades of acting

The ABC's latest cop drama 'The Rookie,' debuted on October 16, with a total viewership of 5.4 million, and it's safe to guess not many liked Sergeant Wade Grey. As an antagonist to the hero of the show, John Nolan, played by Nathan Fillion, Richard T Jones almost immediately qualified as a character we would like to dislike.

As Meaww sat down for an exclusive interview with Jones, he had absolutely no dirt to spill on Fillion and his on-screen character. So, before the world comes to hate the much-dedicated and tough Grey, let us look at the actor who plays him and his journey to bagging the role opposite Fillion.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Dutton family’s legendary ranch is now available for fans to rent, but it is sure to make a dent in their pockets.
7 hours ago
Ewan Mitchell is keeping fans guessing about Aemond’s future, teasing uncertainty over when the feared Targaryen prince will meet his fate in Season 3.
8 hours ago
With the 'Dutton Ranch' finale around the corner, Beulah ended up handing over the reins to her 10-Petal ranch to Rob Will instead of Joaquin.
13 hours ago
Rip Wheeler may still be around, but a surprising shift at the ‘Dutton Ranch’ suggests his once-untouchable role is no longer his alone.
13 hours ago
Fresh comments about Taylor Sheridan’s long-discussed ‘1944’ project have reignited speculation about the future of the ‘Yellowstone’ universe.
14 hours ago
Adam Remsen faces off against Deidre Purcell and Jacob Ross-Ewart on Friday’s episode of ‘Jeopardy!’.
15 hours ago
As ‘Sugar’ returns with a new case and bigger stakes, here's the latest update on whether Apple TV+ plans to bring the sci-fi detective drama back.
15 hours ago
The premiere episode of 'Sugar' Season 2 was titled 'Home Away From Home' and hinted that Sugar might be lonelier than ever.
1 day ago
The detective drama series premiered its first season in 2024 on Apple TV+, and after a fantastic debut season, it's back with Season 2.
1 day ago
The much-loved One Chicago shows are set to return on NBC this fall, and the network's latest announcement may help figure out the premiere date
1 day ago