Dropout's 'Game Changer' stars cameo on 'The Rookie' next week. Here's the first look.

Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, and Anna Garcia join Sam Reich on the police procedural show.
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Anna Garcia and Sam Reich appear on an episode of "The Rookie" with Lisseth Chavez.
Anna Garcia and Sam Reich appear on an episode of "The Rookie" with Lisseth Chavez. Credit: ABC

Dropout's about to go mainstream — sort of.

Comedy fans know Dropout is the streamer to go to for hilarious shows like Game Changer, Very Important People, Make Some Noise, and Dimension 20. But next week, Dropout stars Vic Michaelis, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, Anna Garcia, and CEO Sam Reich will pop up on ABC's police procedural show The Rookie, playing themselves on the Game Changer set. Fittingly enough, the episode is called "Fun and Games."

In the ep, Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Celina (Lisseth Chavez) are dispatched to a robbery call at Dropout TV studios, where, according to the press release, "Nolan encounters a familiar face." Could the familiar face be among the Dropout cast? Or maybe one of the behind-the-scenes contributors? From the first look images, it's clear the cops interrupt a shoot day on Game Changer. So expect things to get goofy.

Take a look at the images below, and see what clues and Dropout Easter eggs you can find.

Lisseth Chavez and Vic Michaelis face off on the "Game Changer" set on "The Rookie."
Lisseth Chavez and Vic Michaelis face off on the "Game Changer" set on "The Rookie." Credit: ABC
Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, and Vic Michaelis on the "Game Changer" set on "The Rookie."
Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, and Vic Michaelis on the "Game Changer" set on "The Rookie." Credit: ABC
Nathan Fillion and Lisseth Chavez on "The Rookie," episode "Fun and Games."
Nathan Fillion and Lisseth Chavez on "The Rookie," episode "Fun and Games." Credit: ABC
Nathan Fillion and Jacob Wysocki on "The Rookie," episode "Fun and Games."
Nathan Fillion and Jacob Wysocki on "The Rookie," episode "Fun and Games." Credit: ABC

The Rookie's "Fun and Games" will air on ABC Monday, March 2 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST, and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.

UPDATE: Feb. 23, 2026, 4:21 p.m. A previous publishing of this article incorrectly identified the Dropout game show as "Change Changer," instead of "Game Changer." Our sincere apologies for the error.

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Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers.

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