Michael Trucco to Return as Sean on 'The Rookie' with 'Fun Twist'

The actor also discusses his recurring role on 'Fire Country' and why he enjoys working on shows with 'good people'.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Actor Michael Trucco is set to reprise his role as Sean Del Monte on the ABC drama series 'The Rookie' in Season 8. Trucco teases that there will be a 'fun twist' when his character returns, likely related to Sean's professional life, though he notes they will also continue to explore the family dynamics. Trucco also discusses his recurring role on the series 'Fire Country' and why he enjoys working on shows with positive work environments led by actors like Nathan Fillion and Max Thieriot.

Why it matters

Trucco's return to 'The Rookie' as Sean Del Monte is significant as the character was last seen dropping out of the DA race due to his son's drug problems. His reappearance could have major implications for the ongoing storyline involving Wesley's campaign for DA against Vivian.

The details

Trucco says there will be a 'fun twist' when Sean returns to 'The Rookie' that he 'did not see coming', likely related to his professional life, though the show will also continue to explore the character's family dynamics. Trucco enjoys working on shows like 'The Rookie' and 'Fire Country', calling them 'great examples of shows [with] just good people' from the top down, from the actors to the crews.

  • Trucco was last seen onscreen as Sean in Season 7 Episode 17 of 'The Rookie'.
  • Trucco will be returning as Sean in Season 8 of 'The Rookie'.

The players

Michael Trucco

An actor who recurs as Sean Del Monte on 'The Rookie' and Luke Leone on 'Fire Country'.

Shawn Ashmore

An actor who plays Wesley on 'The Rookie'.

Alexi Hawley

The showrunner of 'The Rookie'.

Nathan Fillion

The lead actor of 'The Rookie'.

Max Thieriot

The lead actor of 'Fire Country'.

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What they’re saying

“There's a fun twist that I did not see coming.”

— Michael Trucco, Actor

“I really enjoy working with Shawn Ashmore, we see Sean and Wesley, they keep that dynamic alive.”

— Michael Trucco, Actor

“This is what I found out lately. I don't know, maybe it is I've just aged into being just comfortable with myself or the jobs I'm on. This is why I got into this business. We have fun. We make entertainment. It should be fun. It starts at the top with people like Max [Thieriot] on Fire Country and Nathan [Fillion] on The Rookie, and it just trickles down and you can feel it in everybody from the crew and every single person on up.”

— Michael Trucco, Actor

What’s next

Trucco's return as Sean on 'The Rookie' in Season 8 will likely have significant implications for the ongoing storyline involving Wesley's campaign for DA against Vivian.

The takeaway

Michael Trucco's return to 'The Rookie' as Sean Del Monte promises an exciting new twist, while his comments about enjoying the positive work environments on shows like 'The Rookie' and 'Fire Country' highlight the importance of fostering collaborative and fun production cultures in the entertainment industry.