Overview
- Ortiz becomes a series regular opposite Scott Speedman, taking over the role that was portrayed by Weruche Opia in the pilot under the name Shay Bennett.
- The character is now named Emi Ochoa and is described as a shrewd, unpredictable figure tied to RJ Decker’s history.
- RJ Decker is based on Carl Hiaasen’s 1987 novel Double Whammy and follows a disgraced ex-con photographer who restarts as a private investigator in South Florida.
- ABC has slated the series for a midseason launch, with reporting indicating an ABC-first rollout followed by streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
- Additional series regulars include Kevin Rankin, Adelaide Clemens and Bevin Bru, with Rob Doherty, Carl Hiaasen, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman and director Paul McGuigan executive producing; Speedman also serves as a producer.