Beau Bridges Joins The Rockford Files Remake
By Krystal Clark
We’ve known for weeks that Dermot Mulroney will star in NBC’s remake of the 70′s TV show, “The Rockford Files,” and so far the response has been luke warm. Joining him on the series will be Alan Tudyk as LAPD sergeant Dennis Becker, who was originally played by Joe Santos, and now we’re hearing Beau Bridges has been tapped to play Rockford’s dad.
Bridges, who is the older brother of Oscar winner Jeff Bridges will star in the “Rockford” reboot as Rocky the father and best friend to Jim. His character, has been a truck driver for thirty years and always helps his son in tough situations, though he tends to offer a commentary that Jim doesn’t always appreciate. The role was played by Noah Beery Jr. in the original series.
This will mark Bridges return to the peacock network following his stint as a father on the NBC comedy, “My Name is Earl.” He earned an Emmy nomination for his recurring role as Jason Lee’s dad Carl, and now he’s back to do it again. The show will be executive produced and written by “House” creator David Shore, which means it might not be that bad.
Are you looking forward to the cast of the Rockford reboot? Will you watch?
Source: THR
Saturday, March 20, 2010 4:44AM
Absolutely I will watch! Count me as one of those who is delighted that someone is willing to try re-creating the best private eye show ever. Yes, Rockford, Rocky, Becker and Angel will be difficult to capture, but if the new crew is given time to find their own niche I am confident others will join me. Incidentally, I am excited enough that I am writing about the new series at suite101.com.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 5:06PM
Someone shoot it and put it out of it's misery. Buy the original classic, with the Original Classic JAMES GARNER and FORGET this.
Monday, March 22, 2010 4:00PM
No. Won't watch. There's only one Rockford and that's James Garner.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 7:13PM
I'd be more likely to watch it if the title role were to be played by David Boreanaz. He even looks like Jim Garner
Thursday, May 6, 2010 6:06PM
As a lover of anything Rockford I'll watch but nothing will come close to the first time you saw Jim (james Garner) driving that 1974 firebird up the cost highway in the pilot!!!! What will the new Rockford drive? I would love to see him in a firebird!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:26AM
i will watch but i think Bruce Cambell would have made a better jim rockford
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 10:30PM
I will give it a shot but…it still must have the funny phone messages that starts each episode and what about the Firebird??? A car out of production since 2002 (and Pontiac 2010?) It ain't The Rockford Files without Firebird. LOL.