From: nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com
On Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:38:37 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
wrote:
>Your Name wrote:
>
>> Iconic '70s NBC TV Show Reboot Finds Its Lead
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>> NBC has officially found a star for a remake of one of the most
>> iconic television shows of the 1970s.
>
>> What NBC TV show has found its lead?
>> According to a new report from Deadline, David Boreanaz has closed
>> a deal to star in the upcoming reboot of The Rockford Files. The
>> Bones star will take on the role as James Rockford, a broke
>> private investigator who takes on a variety of cases. Deadline
>> reports that the role of Rockford was a sought after one, and now
>> with it cast, filming can begin.
>
>Jawdrop
>
>He's pretty much the actor least likely to remind one of James Garner I
>can think of.
>
>When Josh Holloway was discussed a number of years ago, I didn't think
>he was a bad choice but I felt sorry for him as being compared to Garner
>would have hurt his career. Really just should have created an original
>character for him to play.
Agreed. I could see Holloway in the role. though I worry that the
writing will let whomever takes on the role down as the writing will
be a key to the success/failure of the project. The only thing I can
see in favor of Boreanaz as Rockford is the physical aspect. I don't
think he's going to work in any other aspect.
>No one would dream of comparing Boreanaz to Garner.
>
>> The report goes on to mention that the pilot for the show will
>> film in Atlanta.
>
>Brilliant! It's not like Los Angeles locations weren't integral to the
>show. What's next, he'll drive a Yugo? No sublime car chases?
I am torn as I love having more projects being filmed in the area, but
there's no way that Atlanta works as a replacement for Los Angeles,
especially the numerous beach shots they made the original show.
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