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Netflix Sets Action-Comedy Adaptation of T.J. Hooker

Series creator Rick Husky will executive-produce the film, with Netflix enlisting new writers and producers for the nostalgic 1980s reboot.

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Overview

  • Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel have been tapped to write the screenplay, building on their recent Netflix comedy credits.
  • Sophie Cassidy and Matt Crespy will produce for 2.0 Entertainment, Adrian Askarieh for Prime Universe Films and Alex Westmore for Vali Vista Films.
  • Rick Husky, who created the original series, is attached as executive producer to guide the project’s vision.
  • No casting or release date has been announced and William Shatner’s involvement in the adaptation remains unconfirmed.
  • The original T.J. Hooker ran for five seasons and 91 episodes on ABC and CBS between 1982 and 1986.