‘Bones’ Star’s Reboot of a Legendary Detective Series Gets Official New Look
NBC has released a first set photo of David Boreanaz as private investigator Jim Rockford in its reboot of *The Rockford Files*. The image shows him beside a green vintage car, signalling that the cars associated with the original series will remain part of the new version.
The 13-episode season is reportedly budgeted at $69,673,000, and the reboot is scheduled for NBC’s midseason lineup in January, with an exact premiere date not yet announced. Boreanaz says the pilot has finished filming; Greg Mottola directed it. The cast also includes Michaela McManus, Jacki Weaver and Felix Solis, while the story follows Rockford after his release from prison for a crime he did not commit.
- David Boreanaz appears as Jim Rockford in a new set photo.
- The reboot is planned for NBC’s January midseason schedule.
- Its 13-episode first season reportedly costs $69.7 million.
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The Rockford Files is an American crime series about Jim Rockford, a private investigator who takes on cases in Los Angeles. The original show, which ran from 1974 to 1980, was known for its mix of detective stories and humour, as well as Rockford’s distinctive gold Pontiac Firebird.
David Boreanaz, known for starring in Bones and other television dramas, plays Rockford in the new version. Its story begins after Rockford is released from prison for a crime he did not commit, and follows his return to investigative work. The series brings a character from a well-known older show to a new audience while revisiting the private detective genre.