Is Nathan Fillion A-List?
NoB
No — Nathan Fillion is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2002C$0.5M
Firefly's Captain Reynolds
Stars as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in *Firefly*.
2009B▲$3M+$2.5M
Castle's Lead Role
Cast as Richard Castle in the TV series *Castle*.
2015B$8M+$5M
Castle success continues
*Castle* becomes a major success, solidifying his career.
2018B$12M+$4M
The Rookie's Lead Actor
Stars as Officer John Nolan in *The Rookie*.
2026B$18M+$6M
Executive Producer and Star
Continues to star in *The Rookie*, also serving as an executive producer.
Last updated: February 25, 2026