Fox Greenlights ‘9-1-1’ Spinoff ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ for 2019-20

Fox has ordered a spin-off series from Ryan Murphy drama “9-1-1” for next season called “9-11: Lone Star.” It stars Rob Lowe as a sophisticated New York cop who, along with his son, re-locates to Austin, and must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in his own life.   
 
“The beauty of having a hit drama like 9-1-1 from the genius minds of Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear is it allows you to explore thrilling stories as told through an array of distinctive characters,” said Michael Thorn, President of Entertainment, Fox Entertainment. “In 9-1-1: Lone Star,” they’ve given us a special opportunity to expand the franchise into new territory – literally and figuratively — and we’re thrilled to have the incomparable Rob Lowe headline this new iteration when it joins our schedule next season.”
 
“9-1-1: Lone Star” is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear are creators and executive producers on the series. Rob Lowe will also serve as a co-executive producer on the series.