Finally, she discussed her ideal cameo forThe Rookieand her go-to musical episode song (kind of).
Watch the full interview with Cox in our video player above, or read the transcript below.
What Moments Are Mekia Cox the Most Proud of When It Comes to ‘The Rookie’?
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“She is and always will be a badass.”
COLLIDER: We are here to talk aboutThe RookieSeason 7.
It’s been a long road, and we’ve made it here.
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Instead of looking forward, I first want to look back and take a look at Nylas past.
MEKIA COX: I mean, listen, she is and always will be a badass.
However, we have seen her open up a lot over these last few years.
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I think she’s grown into a good mom.
I think she’s grown into a good friend.
I think she will always be a good detective.
It will forever be seared into my memory.
COX: Honestly, that is one of my most favorite things that I’ve done.
How Will Nyla Harper’s Relationship Change With James in Season 7 of ‘The Rookie’?
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“They butt heads a little bit, and you’ll see that.”
But she’s now got a newborn.
How is that going to affect her life moving forward, especially with her relationship with James?
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Can you elaborate on that?
They butt heads a little bit, and you’ll see that.
What is a dream storyline to tackle for Nyla?
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
I want to know about her past as an undercover cop.
I want a flashback.
This is not really a question.
Now Im just pitching an idea.
COX: I don’t know how much I can say, but yes.
We’re actually shooting it right now.
But in this episode,I’ll just say you get to meet a family member.
Okay, I love that.
I love exploring and going into her family.
Are we going to see any more of her and Donovan?
Obviously they didn’t leave off on the best terms.
COX: No, not so much.
You won’t see any of that this season.
COX: I mean, there’s one more episode that we haven’t shot, so who knows?
But no, I dont think so.
New episodes of ‘The Rookie’ air every Tuesday on ABC.
For this show, you’ve got a lot of cameos.
Do you have somebody in mind where you’re like, This would be the long shot.
In an ideal world, this would be the cameo that would jump on the screen?
COX: Thats a good one.
I love me some Janet Jackson.
[Laughs]
Oh my god, yes!
COX: If she would come on our show, that’d be it.
You know who also would be a good one?
Because he was a cop.
I heard there was potential.
The potential is still there then.
COX: There we go!
If there was ever a musical episode, I want to know what Nylas song would be.
What would be her solo song?
COX: [Laughs] Oh, wow.
Whats the song, Im the baddest bitch?
Is there a song that says that?
I feel like that’s a lot of songs.
COX: I know.
[Laughs] Well, one of the songs that says that would be her song.
I love that the fact that Nyla has a lot of scenes with Lopez.
I feel like they’re like an amazing duo together.
They’re both kick-ass moms, and also they can kick ass on their own and band together.
COX: I don’t get to have that many scenes with Jenna [Dewan].
What is the most physically demanding part of this job?
Are you glad that you’re no longer in full uniform?
COX: Yes, but there is still stuff, and it’s also the repetition of it.
And the director asked me to do it over and over again.
She was like, Are you okay?
I was like, I got this.
Now, mind you, my stunt person was like, I’m here if you need me.
I really should have used her, but I didn’t.
Then the very next day, it was hurting.
My knees were hurting, but I was like, It’s okay.
I can push through this.
No one can question how hard of a worker you are.
COX: That’s right.
New episodes ofThe RookieSeason 7 premieres on Tuesdays on ABC.
