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   On 2026-02-13 01:35:18 +0000, shawn said:   
      
   > 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   
   >>> ---------------------------------------------   
   >>> 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.   
      
   This new show is a silly "reboot", so not the same as the original,   
   other than re-using the name to con foolish original fans into watching   
   it.   
      
       "The reboot modernizes the original premise, following Rockford   
        as he tackles cases and clashes with local authorities. He also   
        faces pressure from organized crime, all while concealing a   
        strong moral code beneath his tough exterior."   
      
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