David Boreanaz on Taking Role of Jim Rockford in 'The Rockford Files'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- David Boreanaz is set to star in the NBC reboot of "The Rockford Files," stepping into the iconic role originally played by James Garner in the 1970s detective drama.
- The reboot has progressed further than previous attempts, with the pilot already filmed and full production resuming in Southern California for a January release.
- Boreanaz appreciates the show's nostalgic elements, such as the iconic car and trailer home, while highlighting the fresh take on the story set partly in a Miami that still feels like the 1970s.
- His son, Jaden Boreanaz, makes his acting debut on the show, playing a character who roughs up Rockford, marking their first time working together.
- Despite his experience playing law enforcement roles on shows like "Angel" and "Bones," Boreanaz humorously doubts his real-life crime-solving abilities.
