Walker (TV series)

Walker is an upcoming American action television series for The CW. It is a reboot of the 1993–2001 television series Walker, Texas Ranger. The series was ordered straight to series in January 2020, and stars Jared Padalecki in the titular role. It is scheduled to premiere in January 2021.[1]

Walker
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Original networkThe CW

Cast and characters

Production

Development

In September 2019, it was announced that a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger starring Jared Padalecki was in development.[2] The CW picked up the project for its 2020–21 development slate in October 2019.[3] In January 2020, it was announced that The CW had ordered the project directly to series, bypassing a television pilot, and would be titled Walker.[4] The series is written by Anna Fricke who is also expected to executive produce alongside Dan Lin, Lindsey Liberatore and Padalecki. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of CBS Television Studios and Rideback.[5] In May 2020, it was reported that the series is scheduled to premiere in January 2021.[6]

Casting

On February 5, 2020, it was announced that Lindsey Morgan had joined Walker in the role of Micki, Walker's new partner in the Texas Rangers.[7] The same month, Keegan Allen was cast in the role of Walker's brother, Liam,[8] while Mitch Pileggi and Molly Hagan were cast as Walker's father and mother, Bonham and Abeline, respectively.[9][10] On February 28, 2020, it was announced that Coby Bell had joined the series, playing the role of Captain Larry James, a Texas Ranger Captain.[11] On March 4, 2020, Jeff Pierre was cast as series regular.[12] On March 12, 2020, Violet Brinson and Kale Culley joined the cast as series regulars.[13]

Broadcast

Walker is scheduled to premiere in January 2021 as part of The CW's 2020–21 television season.[1]

References
  1. Goldberg, Lesley (May 14, 2020). "The CW Holds New and Returning Series for January Launch, Sets Corona-Proof Fall Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (September 23, 2019). "'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot Starring Jared Padalecki In the Works". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (October 11, 2019). "'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot Starring Jared Padalecki Lands At The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  4. Goldberg, Lesley (January 14, 2020). "'Superman & Lois,' Jared Padalecki's 'Walker' Ordered Straight to Series at The CW". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (January 14, 2020). "'Superman & Lois' And 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot With Jared Padalecki Get CW Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2020). "The CW 2020-21 Schedule: New Season Launching In January, 'Supernatural' Conclusion & Acquisitions In Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  7. Otterson, Joe (February 5, 2020). "'The 100' Star Lindsey Morgan Joins Jared Padalecki in CW's 'Walker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  8. Otterson, Joe (February 19, 2020). "Keegan Allen Boards 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot at CW (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  9. Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "Mitch Pileggi To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  10. Petski, Denise (February 27, 2020). "Molly Hagan To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  11. Petski, Denise (February 28, 2020). "Coby Bell To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  12. Petski, Denise (March 4, 2020). "Jeff Pierre Joins the CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  13. Petski, Denise (March 12, 2020). "Violet Brinson & Kale Culley Join the CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
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