Peter Krause, known for his portrayal of Bobby Nash on the hit show 9-1-1, surprised fans when his character departed unexpectedly last year. Fast forward two years, and Krause is reigniting excitement with a fresh role in NBC’s new first responder drama, Line of Fire. This quick return to a familiar thematic landscape may puzzle some, but it promises to captivate audiences once again.
During the NBCUniversal Backlot Pass Day on Monday, Krause shared insights into his decision to join Line of Fire, which features Hope Davis and explores the gritty lives of a family entrenched in emergency services and law enforcement. Krause credits the enticing script as the initial lure that captured his interest.
Laughingly acknowledging the similarities between his past and present roles, Krause explained, “The script drew me in, thanks to my agents Peter Levine and Jamie Feld at CAA highlighting its potential. A virtual meeting with creator Josh Safran confirmed the synergy we’d have working together. It all came down to the script and the collaborative prospects it presented.”
The accomplished Six Feet Under actor was also eager about the chance to portray a U.S. Secret Service agent, a role steeped in responsibility and sacrifice. Krause found the concept of stepping into shoes dedicated to safeguarding high-profile individuals, particularly compelling, especially with Jenna Bush Hager contributing as an executive producer.
Having spent much of her youth under Secret Service watch, the TODAY show host added authenticity to the series by consulting with a former agent to enhance the depth of Krause’s character, Mike Hollingsworth. This collaboration promises to enrich the storyline with genuine insights into the world of protection and service.
“I’m very happy to have met Steve, the former Secret Service agent that Jenna mentioned,” Krause explained, adding that the Secret Service consultant even gave flowers to the Bush family for their punctuality. “And if I may compliment your father, he pointed out that President Bush was particularly punctual with Air Force One, unlike some others, apparently.”
Outside of sharing his excitement for the show’s release in September — and taking an apparent jab at President Donald Trump — Krause danced around the similarities between his new series and his old, only speaking about what he thinks will distinguish Line of Fire as a standout among other shows coming out this year. Inside the Hollingsworth family, Krause and Davis’ characters are parents to Clare (Kat Cunning), Mike (Tommy O’Brien), and Russ (Taylor Bloom), who work for the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and the Department of Justice. What results is a family whose paths and cases often overlap, mixing business and pleasure in more ways than one.
For Bush Hager, the idea behind a family of agents and officers like this has always been captivating, especially having witnessed it firsthand. At the heart of the story is the idea that there are people out there selfless enough to risk it all for essentially a stranger, so what does that do for the people they call family?
“We talked about this dynamic of a family of people that are putting other people first in many circumstances, and therefore, what happens in their own family is complicated,” she said on Monday during the presentation. “And I thought, ‘That’s something that I’ve witnessed, you know?’”
Undoubtedly, the show will explore the ups and downs that go along with the job and what complications arise as a result of this crossover. It may remind fans of 9-1-1 or Blue Bloods, but the cast and crew are hoping viewers will give it the proper chance and fall in love with the Hollingsworths the way they did.
Line of Fire airs on September 21 on NBC and next day on Peacock.
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