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Rockford Files Reboot: Boreanaz Takes the Wheel
9 May
Summary
- David Boreanaz stars as Jim Rockford in a new series.
- The reboot is set to premiere in the 2026-27 fall season.
- James Garner's daughter supports Boreanaz in the role.
David Boreanaz is set to star as the titular private investigator in a revival of the classic series, The Rockford Files. This contemporary update is scheduled to premiere on NBC during the 2026-27 fall television season. The series will see Boreanaz step into the role originated by the late James Garner, who played the streetwise investigator from 1974 to 1980. The original run earned Garner multiple Emmy nominations and one win.
The rebooted "Rockford Files" will feature newly paroled James Rockford, aiming to rebuild his life as a private investigator in Los Angeles. His pursuit of legitimacy will inevitably draw him into conflict with both law enforcement and criminal elements. The cast also includes Michaela McManus, Felix Solis, and Jacki Weaver.
This new iteration was developed with the blessing of James Garner's daughter, Gigi Garner. She shared her positive conversation with Boreanaz regarding the reboot, expressing her full support for his casting. Boreanaz brings extensive television experience, having previously starred in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," its spin-off "Angel," and "Bones."
