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The Rookie might be all about cops, but when it comes to real guns? Hard pass. Despite being a hardcore police procedural, Nathan Fillion’s hit show made a bold move — banning live firearms on set. The decision wasn’t just for show; it came after a chilling wake-up call that rocked Hollywood.

Nathan Fillion as John Nolan in The Rookie | Credits: Lionsgate Television

With safety now the top priority, The Rookie drew a hard line, proving that intense action doesn’t need real bullets. So, what exactly pushed the show to make this game-changing rule?

Why Nathan Fillion’s cop drama banned live guns on set after Rust tragedy Nathan Fillion as John Nolan in The Rookie | Credits: Lionsgate Television

The Rookie made a game-changing decision — no more live weapons on set. The ABC police procedural, led by Nathan Fillion, banned all real firearms following the tragic shooting on the set of Rust.

Despite its massive budget, Avatar: The Way of Water concept artist Logan Preshaw has called out the unfair wages at VFX company Weta Workshop. James Cameron's sequel has gotten a lot of attention thus far for its visual effects. Initially, the Avatar: The Way of Water trailers saw some division for its special effects from viewers, who said that they had not been updated enough since the original film in 2009. VFX artists have since proved this fact wrong, highlighting the revolutionary nature of the water effects in Avatar: The Way of Water. Since then, the reception of Avatar: The Way of Water’s trailers has been far more positive, and press regarding the VFX in Avatar has been generally positive.

However, ahead of the film's release, Avatar: The Way of Water VFX concept artist Preshaw took to Twitter to reveal mistreatment of him and other workers by VFX company Weta Workshop.

A week before the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards rock the entertainment industry, nearly 80 awards were scheduled to be presented at the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony Sunday (Sept. 15) at the Nokia Theatre. Fxx will air an edited version of the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. Et.

HBO's "Behind the Candelabra" unsurprisingly took home a number of awards, while Bob Newhart won his first career Emmy for guest-starring on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory."

Here is the full list of winners:

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2013: Carrie Preston, as Elsbeth Tascioni on "The Good Wife"

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2013: Dan Bucatinsky, as James Novack on "Scandal"

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2013: Melissa Leo, as Laurie on "Louie"

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series - 2013: Bob Newhart, as Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton...