9-1-1 Season 2: Jennifer Love Hewitt Reveals First Details About Her ‘Broken’ Character — Plus, Watch a New Trailer
9-1-1 is adding a little Love in Season 2: Jennifer Love Hewitt joins the cast of the Fox‘s hit drama this fall, and she offered the first details on her new character to reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday.
Hewitt’s character Maddie, the sister of Oliver Stark’s Buck, has “had a little bit of a tough time in her life,” she says, after getting out of an abusive relationship. “She comes to her brother pretty broken… and needing to start over.” With Buck’s help, the former nurse becomes a 911 call-center operator in an effort to “figure out who she really is, and then hopefully help other people.”
We get our first look at Maddie in action — along with some eye-popping action when a massive earthquake hits L.A. — in a new trailer for Season 2 (debuting Sunday, Sept. 23 at 8/7c):
Hewitt’s career first took off at Fox with Party of Five, and the actress is “really excited to be back at Fox… it’s just nice to have longevity in something you love to do so much.” After starring in shows like Ghost Whisperer and The Client List, she’s happy to take a backseat this time as part of an ensemble cast. “I have two children, and I got married,” she explains, “and it’s really nice to not have it all on your shoulders.”
Her arrival coincides with the departure of series star Connie Britton, who played 911 operator Abby in Season 1. Britton won’t appear in Season 2, but “we are honoring the character of Abby,” executive producer Tim Minear assures fans. “We’re not forgetting the incredibly important role she played in the first season,” he says, adding that a “window” is “always open for her to return.”
Hewitt won’t be one-and-done with 9-1-1, though. She made “a pretty long commitment” to the series, she reveals: “As long as the show is here, hopefully I will be here… as long as I don’t screw it up.”
Drop your thoughts on the addition of Jennifer Love Hewitt — and that Season 2 trailer — in a comment below.
Im excited to have her be on the show.. seems like shell be a nice fit. I really enjoyed her character on criminal minds too
I am not a fan of Jennifer Love Hewitt and if they make her the focal point like they did on Criminal Minds i will not be watching. I will give it a chance but she may be a deal breaker for me.
I agree (although I do not watch CM). There’s something about her that just rubs me the wrong way.
When this show first started, I wasn’t even going to bother–but, it got me hooked and I’m waiting for it’s return. I think Ms. Hewitt will do a good job,plus, I’m willing to give her a chance–unlike some of the others commenting here–yikes…..
I said I would give it a chance. I am just not a fan of Jennifer Love Hewitt. What is wrong with that? Also I have not seen any comments that deserve your “yikes” comment.
“but she may be a deal breaker for me”? “rubs me the wrong way”?
Heaven forbid people have an opinion that is different than yours…
I never said I wouldn’t watch the show because of her.
The trailer for the new season looks great! I didn’t get to watch it live the first go-around but just watched them all On Demand and the show is great! (Hopefully more than 4 people work at the firehouse, though) LOL
Ive never been a fan of JLH but I loved 911 last season so I suppose I’ll give her a shot
Anyone who doesn’t like Jennifer love Hewitt is most likely a horrible person.