Overview
- Jacki Weaver will play Karma, an original character described as Rockford’s long-time trailer park neighbor and a tough, outspoken activist and think-tank analyst.
- David Boreanaz stars as Jim Rockford, and Michaela McManus plays Kate, an East Hollywood detective whose past relationship with him grew complicated after he accused fellow officers of framing him.
- The pilot centers on a newly paroled Rockford returning to private investigating in Los Angeles and drawing attention from local police and organized crime.
- Mike Daniels writes and executive produces with Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly; Greg Mottola is attached to direct and executive produce for Universal Television, with Chris Leanza as co-executive producer and Boreanaz as a producer.
- NBC ordered the project to pilot in January 2026, filming is planned in Atlanta with additional Los Angeles scenes, casting is ongoing, and no premiere date or series pickup has been announced.