9-1-1may still be receiving backlash for the untimely death of Bobby Nash, but the show’s upcoming season hastaken measures to fill the void left behind, promoting two cast members. Throughout9-1-1season 8, viewers struggled to understand the decision-making behind Bobby’s tragic passing, leaving the 118 at a loss.
According toDeadline,9-1-1season 9 haspromoted two cast members in order to balance things out on the series. Corinne Massiah, who plays Athena Grant’s (Angela Bassett) daughter May Grant, and Elijah M. Cooper, who plays Harry Grant, have been upped to series regulars moving into9-1-1season 9. May and Harry have had fluctuating appearances on the show in recent seasons.
While it’s clear that Athena is still going to be reeling from Bobby’s passing when9-1-1season 9 returns, having two of her children around to ease the burden may be the best case scenario for the newfound widow. Withboth actors returning to the show in a larger capacity,9-1-1season 9 seems like it’s going to broaden its scope.
What Corinne Massiah & Elijah M. Cooper’s Promotions Mean For 9-1-1
They’ll Be Featured More Heavily In The Upcoming Season
Although it’s unclear what route9-1-1season 9, whichpremieres October 9 on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT, will take with Athena’s children joining the cast in a larger capacity, it’s possible that the scope of the show will start to shift. After Bobby’s tragic passing, it’s possible that May and Harry will have different ways of coping with the loss of their stepfather.
May, who’s already been entrenched in the world of9-1-1during her years on the show,could take on a larger role in keeping things moving for her family after Bobby’s death. Having worked alongside Maddie Buckley (Jennifer Love-Hewitt) as a 9-1-1 operator in previous seasons, it’s possible May could take more on in the upcoming9-1-1season 9.
While Harry, who’s been portrayed by Marcanthonee Jon Reis in the past, iscoming to9-1-1season 9in a different capacity than before, it will be interesting to see the character in a more intense light. Giving the show another avenue to follow,it’s likely that Harry will be given more to doafter losing Bobby under such traumatic circumstances.
Our Take On Cast Promotions For 9-1-1 Season 9
Athena’s Family Being A Larger Part Of The Story Makes Sense
As9-1-1navigates this new era without Bobby, many have been curious about what angle they’d choose to take when it comes to Athena. After the backlash against the decision to kill Bobby by both fans and9-1-1cast members, it’s been clear that the series needed to make changes to ensure viewers remained interested in the show as it moved ahead.
While some may not chooseto return to9-1-1season 9after losing Bobby, seeing Athena have the opportunity to rebuild relationships with her children in the wake of tragedy will be worth watching. Both May and Harry have been compelling pieces of9-1-1’sstorytelling in the past, and promoting Massiah & Cooper will allow the show to use the characters more freely.
