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David Boreanaz to Star in NBC’s ‘Rockford Files’ Reboot
Posted on 2/12/26 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 2/12/26 at 4:54 pm
Hollywood Reporter
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Like the original, The Rockford Files will center on the recently paroled (for a crime he didn’t actually commit) private investigator Jim Rockford who “uses his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles,” per the show’s logline. “It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.”
quote:
Mike Daniels (Sons of Anarchy, NBC’s The Village) is writing The Rockford Files and will executive produce with Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman. Chris Leanza is co-EP, and Boreanaz is a producer.
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Posted on 2/12/26 at 4:55 pm to Fewer Kilometers
I'm a fan of Boreanaz, but the casting of Angel and Rocky will decide my allegiance.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 5:00 pm to Fewer Kilometers
I grew up watching the Rockford files and filling James Garner's shoes is a tall task to the older gang.
This post was edited on 2/12/26 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 2/12/26 at 5:13 pm to Fewer Kilometers
One of the things that made Rockford such a great series was that James Garner could really pull off getting swindled and getting his arse kicked on just about every episode. Even though he was the main star (and a big star of that), Garner was still able to play the “victim” on almost every show.
I like David Boreanaz, however, I don’t know if he’ll be able to pull that off. And unless Jim Rockford is getting his arse kicked and getting screwed out of money by his supposed clients, I don’t know if the series works.
I like David Boreanaz, however, I don’t know if he’ll be able to pull that off. And unless Jim Rockford is getting his arse kicked and getting screwed out of money by his supposed clients, I don’t know if the series works.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 5:19 pm to Fewer Kilometers
quote:He just doesnt appeal to me the way JG did.
David Boreanaz
James Garner > David Boreanaz
It may be a good show, but not a good Rockford Files. Remake & reboot is mostly what Hollywood is about now
Posted on 2/12/26 at 6:09 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Poor man's Craig Shaeffer.
Greatest villain in cinematic history:
Greatest villain in cinematic history:
Posted on 2/12/26 at 6:11 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Garner always played fast thinking con men with a heart, starting with “Maverick”. Boreanaz has never done anything like that.
Good luck
Good luck
Posted on 2/12/26 at 8:14 pm to Fewer Kilometers
Nope.
The dude with the dumb look and silly hair? I’m not watching this… EVER
The dude with the dumb look and silly hair? I’m not watching this… EVER
Posted on 2/12/26 at 9:05 pm to cypresstiger
quote:
Garner always played fast thinking con men with a heart, starting with “Maverick”. Boreanaz has never done anything like that
I would suggest Seeley Booth had some of those traits
Posted on 2/12/26 at 9:10 pm to Fewer Kilometers
It's been 20 years since Angel. Guy's been doing pretty steady work, too.
Good for him. David is actually about 10 yrs older than James Garner was when he started the series in the 70's.
Seems like a pretty good cast, imo.
Good for him. David is actually about 10 yrs older than James Garner was when he started the series in the 70's.
Seems like a pretty good cast, imo.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 9:20 pm to Fewer Kilometers
frick this shite and the Magnum PI atrocity. Come up with an original idea.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 9:36 pm to udtiger
I would suggest Seeley Booth had some of those traits
—Maybe…he was more a wisecracker, but maybe it will carry.
—Maybe…he was more a wisecracker, but maybe it will carry.
Posted on 2/12/26 at 9:48 pm to rebelrouser
DB is 56. Garner was 47 starting Rockford and could pass for early 40s. That's the right age for a PI. Not too young and naive, but not too old and burnt out either.
the most interesting thing will be how woke they make it
the most interesting thing will be how woke they make it
Posted on 2/13/26 at 6:34 am to Fewer Kilometers
There was talk of this reboot with Josh Holloway (Sawyer from Lost) a few years ago and I thought he would've been really good in the role.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 9:23 am to This GUN for HIRE
quote:No one is saying that Boreanaz is even close to James Garner in talent and star power. No one is saying that this has a chance of being as good as the original Rockford. It's another remake. Hopefully a good one. Sometimes with remakes you get an Ocean's Eleven or The Fly or The Thing. Sometimes you get Running Man or Burton's Planet of the Apes. At worst you'll get new audiences streaming Garner's Rockford to see what all the fuss is about.
James Garner > David Boreanaz
All I want:
• Jim gets punched.
• Jim gets abducted by hoods or gets his crib tossed.
• Angel makes things worse.
• Rocky is disappointed in Jim.
That's it.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 9:45 am to Kafka
quote:Garner was a huge civil rights activist and would today be branded as a woke liberal.
the most interesting thing will be how woke they make it
With a series set in southern California and a character named Angel Martin, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw someone like this getting Jim into trouble:
As for the rest of the woke casting. Yeah, I want Gandy back, calling Jim "Rockfish". Cleavon Little as Jim's successful P.I. buddy was good. And that in show pilot they did with Isaac Hayes and Louis Gossett Jr.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 9:46 am to TIGERSTORM
quote:Vince Vaughn was in talks for a while for a film version.
There was talk of this reboot with Josh Holloway
Posted on 2/13/26 at 9:48 am to Fewer Kilometers
quote:and getting exposure to the greatest opening gag and theme song in television history
At worst you'll get new audiences streaming Garner's Rockford to see what all the fuss is about.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 9:58 am to CU_Tigers4life
quote:Agree. Loved the show. I really liked Boreanaz in Seal Team, but he has big shoes to fill.
I grew up watching the Rockford files and filling James Garner's shoes is a tall task to the older gang.
Posted on 2/13/26 at 10:19 am to Fewer Kilometers
I hope its not Running Man
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