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Beau Bridges Joins 'R.J. Decker' as Estranged Father
1 Oct
Summary
- Beau Bridges to play R.J. Decker's estranged father, Reggie.
- Reggie Decker is an optimistic entrepreneur with unreliable behavior.
- R.J. investigates a murder that becomes personal with his father's return.
Beau Bridges will begin a recurring role on the ABC drama as Reggie Decker, the estranged father of R.J. Decker, in the episode airing October 6.
Reggie is characterized as a garrulous, optimistic entrepreneur known for his unreliable behavior and unfulfilled promises. He has been largely absent from R.J.'s life, often citing a pending lucrative deal.
Reggie's reappearance occurs while R.J. is investigating a murder at a fishing tournament. The case becomes deeply personal when his father resurfaces as a figure from R.J.'s past.
Showrunner Rob Doherty stated that introducing R.J.'s father in the second season is intended to delve deeper into R.J.'s identity beyond his prison sentence. Doherty expressed excitement about Bridges joining the cast.
The narrative will explore R.J.'s childhood and formative experiences, connecting his past with his father to his present career as a private investigator in Fort Lauderdale, following a period working for a newspaper and an 18-month prison stint.
