'Rockford Files' NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Felix Solis

Mar 18, 2026 2:30pm PT ‘Rockford Files’ NBC Reboot Pilot Casts Felix Solis By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Emily in Paris’ Creator Darren Star, David Schulner Set Netflix Rom-Com Series ‘Uncorked’ 2 hours ago ‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Casts Maxwell Jenkins as Fred, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy 3 hours ago ‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Taps Karyn Kusama to Direct First Two Episodes (EXCLUSIVE) 5 hours ago See All Liza Fernandez Felix Solis is the latest addition to the “Rockford Files” reboot pilot at NBC, Variety has learned. Solis will appear alongside previously announced lead David Boreanaz and fellow cast members Michaela McManus and Jacki Weaver. The official logline for the show states, “Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford (Boreanaz) returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles. It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.” Popular on Variety Related Stories Beta Film Boards Spanish Dramedy ‘In Vitro,’ Selected for Series Mania's Buyers Upfront (EXCLUSIVE) Solis will star as Nitty. The official character description reads, “Rockford’s best friend, Nitty turned his life around and became a successful South L.A. defense attorney who stayed in the neighborhood to help effect change.” Solis is now the third “SEAL Team” alum to join the pilot, alongside Boreanaz and McManus. Solis appeared in the military drama as Colonel Martinez during the show’s second season. Solis is best known for his work in shows like “The Rookie” and its spinoff, “The Rookie: Feds,” as well as for shows like “Ozark,” “The Recruit,” “Charmed,” and “Sirens.” His film roles include “The Friend,” “Unfrosted,” “Tallulah,” “New York Story” and “Man on a Ledge.” He is repped by D2 Management. The “Rockford Files” pilot hails from writer and executive producer Mike Daniels. Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman will executive produce, with Chris Leanza co-executive producing. Boreanaz will serve as producer in addition to starring. Greg Mottola will executive produce the pilot in addition to directing. Universal Television is the studio. Jump to Comments ‘The Cord’ Review: A Real Hero for Our Times in Nolwenn Hervé’s Compassionate Portrait ‘We Are the Shaggs’ SXSW Film Review: The World’s Most Polarizing Band Gets Its Due in Ken Kwapis’ Sweet Salute to Outsider Rock ‘Heel’ Review: Why Did Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough Sign on for This Contrived Debacle? Olivia Rodrigo, Cameron Winter, Wet Leg and More Unveil New Songs on War Child’s Stellar ‘Help(2)’ Benefit Compilation: Album Review ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Review: Vince Vaughn is Double Trouble in Highly Diverting Action Comedy ‘Campeón Gabacho’ Review: A Fanciful Immigrant Story About an Improbable Hero Punches With Visual Whimsy and a Strong Lead JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...