The Rockford Files Reboot Starring David Boreanaz Gets Premiere Date On NBC
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Key Points:
- NBC will premiere the reboot of "The Rockford Files" starring David Boreanaz with a special early episode on Saturday, January 2 at 8 p.m., following the NFL broadcast, before settling into its regular Thursday 8 p.m. slot starting January 7.
- Fans can engage with the show through a special hotline at (760) JIM-ROCK, featuring a message from Boreanaz and options to receive text updates, inspired by the original series' iconic answering machine.
- The reboot is a modern take on the classic 1974-1980 series, focusing on James Rockford, a newly paroled private investigator navigating cases in Los Angeles while facing challenges from police and organized crime.
- The cast includes Michaela McManus, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Jacki Weaver, with Mike Daniels as writer and executive producer, following NBC's series order announced in May.
