Dick Wolf’s New York Undercover revival has failed to cop a series order at ABC. Producer Universal TV, however, intends to shop the pilot elsewhere, our sister site Deadline reports.
The original series, which was created by Wolf and The Shield Ep Kevin Arkadie, ran from 1994 to 1998 on Fox and starred Michael DeLorenzo and Malik Yoba as undercover detectives in New York City’s Fourth Precinct. Wolf serves as an executive producer on the revival, alongside Hand of God creator Ben Watkins, who wrote the script.
The revival picks up 20 years after the events of the original series and follows Det.
The original series, which was created by Wolf and The Shield Ep Kevin Arkadie, ran from 1994 to 1998 on Fox and starred Michael DeLorenzo and Malik Yoba as undercover detectives in New York City’s Fourth Precinct. Wolf serves as an executive producer on the revival, alongside Hand of God creator Ben Watkins, who wrote the script.
The revival picks up 20 years after the events of the original series and follows Det.
- 5/10/2019
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: ABC has passed on its drama pilot New York Undercover, a reboot of the 1990s Dick Wolf cop drama. I hear Wolf and the pilot’s leading studio, Universal TV, are high on the project and plan to shop it elsewhere.
New York Undercover was one of two ABC drama pilots this year that reboot well known ’90s cop drama. Discussions about the other, NYPD Blue, continue.
The new New York Undercover hails from Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway. It is headlined by original New York Undercover star Malik Yoba, reprising his tole as J.C. Williams. Yoba is joined in the follow-up by fellow core original cast member Luna Lauren Velez, who is reprising her role as Nina Moreno, retired as a detective but still keeping ties to the unit.
The original series, which aired for four seasons, starred Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as undercover detectives,...
New York Undercover was one of two ABC drama pilots this year that reboot well known ’90s cop drama. Discussions about the other, NYPD Blue, continue.
The new New York Undercover hails from Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway. It is headlined by original New York Undercover star Malik Yoba, reprising his tole as J.C. Williams. Yoba is joined in the follow-up by fellow core original cast member Luna Lauren Velez, who is reprising her role as Nina Moreno, retired as a detective but still keeping ties to the unit.
The original series, which aired for four seasons, starred Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as undercover detectives,...
- 5/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fat Joe has been cast in the “New York Undercover” pilot currently in the works at ABC, Variety has learned exclusively.
Picking up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore (Toby Sandeman) and Melissa Ortiz (Otmara Marrero) as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, will play Beto, described as a villainous gangster. He joins previously announced cast members Sandeman, Marrero, Anna Enger, Mc Lyte, Octavio Pizano, Malik Yoba, and Luna Lauren Velez, with the final two set to reprise their roles from the original show.
Fat Joe is primarily known for his rap career, with his recent single “All The Way Up” from the 2017 “Plata O Plomo” joint album with Remy Ma earning two Grammy nominations.
Picking up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore (Toby Sandeman) and Melissa Ortiz (Otmara Marrero) as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, will play Beto, described as a villainous gangster. He joins previously announced cast members Sandeman, Marrero, Anna Enger, Mc Lyte, Octavio Pizano, Malik Yoba, and Luna Lauren Velez, with the final two set to reprise their roles from the original show.
Fat Joe is primarily known for his rap career, with his recent single “All The Way Up” from the 2017 “Plata O Plomo” joint album with Remy Ma earning two Grammy nominations.
- 3/22/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The new “New York Undercover” pilot in the works at ABC is rounding out its cast.
Otmara Marrero, Toby Sandeman, Anna Enger, Mc Lyte, and Octavio Pizano have all been cast in the drama pilot, which picks up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore (Sandeman) and Melissa Ortiz (Marrero) as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
They join previously announced cast members Malik Yoba and Luna Lauren Velez, who will reprise their roles from the original show.
Ortiz is described as a fiery young detective who blends well undercover, while Gilmore is said to be charismatic with an easy smile and a quick fuse. Enger will play Lisa Kim, an ambitious climber. Pizano will play Moses Hernandez, an eager beaver with a hero complex.
Otmara Marrero, Toby Sandeman, Anna Enger, Mc Lyte, and Octavio Pizano have all been cast in the drama pilot, which picks up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore (Sandeman) and Melissa Ortiz (Marrero) as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
They join previously announced cast members Malik Yoba and Luna Lauren Velez, who will reprise their roles from the original show.
Ortiz is described as a fiery young detective who blends well undercover, while Gilmore is said to be charismatic with an easy smile and a quick fuse. Enger will play Lisa Kim, an ambitious climber. Pizano will play Moses Hernandez, an eager beaver with a hero complex.
- 3/12/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Mc Lyte (Power), Otmara Marrero (StartUp), Toby Sandeman (She’s Gotta Have It), Anna Enger (Chicago Med) and Octavio Pizano (If Loving You Is Wrong) are set as series regulars opposite Malik Yoba and Luna Lauren Velez in ABC’s New York Undercover pilot, a contemporary reboot of the cop drama, from Dick Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway.
Written by Watkins based on a story he wrote with Wolf, New York Undercover picks up 20 years after the end of the original Fox series that changed the face of TV cop dramas. It will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.
They join previously announced Yoba and Velez, who reprise their respective roles as Jc Williams and Nina Moreno from the original series.
Lyte is Lt. April Freeman, a hard-driving boss with a genius Iq.
Written by Watkins based on a story he wrote with Wolf, New York Undercover picks up 20 years after the end of the original Fox series that changed the face of TV cop dramas. It will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.
They join previously announced Yoba and Velez, who reprise their respective roles as Jc Williams and Nina Moreno from the original series.
Lyte is Lt. April Freeman, a hard-driving boss with a genius Iq.
- 3/12/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Luna Lauren Velez will reprise her role as Det. Nina Moreno in ABC’s “New York Undercover” reboot, TheWrap has learned.
Velez joins her original series co-star Malik Yoba in the pilot, returning to the character she played for three seasons on the original run of the Dick Wolf cop drama. As previously announced, Yoba will also return to the franchise as Det. J.C. Williams.
The new “New York Undercover” follows detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. As the new pilot picks up, Yoba’s character has been elevated to head of the unit, while Velez’s character is now retired, but maintains ties to her old job.
Also Read: 'New York Undercover' Reboot: Malik Yoba to Reprise Role From Original Series in ABC Pilot
The pilot, which hails from Wolf Entertainment, ABC Studios and Universal Television,...
Velez joins her original series co-star Malik Yoba in the pilot, returning to the character she played for three seasons on the original run of the Dick Wolf cop drama. As previously announced, Yoba will also return to the franchise as Det. J.C. Williams.
The new “New York Undercover” follows detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. As the new pilot picks up, Yoba’s character has been elevated to head of the unit, while Velez’s character is now retired, but maintains ties to her old job.
Also Read: 'New York Undercover' Reboot: Malik Yoba to Reprise Role From Original Series in ABC Pilot
The pilot, which hails from Wolf Entertainment, ABC Studios and Universal Television,...
- 2/26/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Luna Lauren Velez, one of the core cast members of the original 1990s Dick Wolf cop drama New York Undercover, is set to reprise her role as Nina Moreno in the series reboot, which has a pilot order at ABC. The project hails from Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway.
Velez is joining another New York Undercover alum, star Malik Yoba, who will again play J.C. Williams like in the original series. In the follow-up, Williams is overseeing the NYC’s Fourth Precinct and the next generation of detectives. As for Moreno, she has retired as a detective but still has ties to the unit.
Yoba and Velez’s return mirrors a similar move by another 2019 ABC pilot that reboots a 1990s New York cop drama in present day, NYPD Blue, which recruited original cast members Kim Delaney and Bill Brochtrup.
The original series, which aired for four seasons,...
Velez is joining another New York Undercover alum, star Malik Yoba, who will again play J.C. Williams like in the original series. In the follow-up, Williams is overseeing the NYC’s Fourth Precinct and the next generation of detectives. As for Moreno, she has retired as a detective but still has ties to the unit.
Yoba and Velez’s return mirrors a similar move by another 2019 ABC pilot that reboots a 1990s New York cop drama in present day, NYPD Blue, which recruited original cast members Kim Delaney and Bill Brochtrup.
The original series, which aired for four seasons,...
- 2/26/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Malik Yoba, who starred as Detective J.C. Williams in the 90s show “New York Undercover,” is set to reprise the role in the ABC reboot, sources tell Variety.
Picking up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
ABC announced they were picking up the reboot to pilot in January, as well as hinting that several cast members would be jumping back on board for the reboot.
The 2019 iteration will be written and executive produced by the original’s creator Dick Wolf, as well as “Hand of God” creator Ben Watkins. Regular Wolf collaborators Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also serve as executive producers. Anthony Hemingway is onboard to...
Picking up 20 years after the end of the original series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. This time around, Williams is overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
ABC announced they were picking up the reboot to pilot in January, as well as hinting that several cast members would be jumping back on board for the reboot.
The 2019 iteration will be written and executive produced by the original’s creator Dick Wolf, as well as “Hand of God” creator Ben Watkins. Regular Wolf collaborators Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also serve as executive producers. Anthony Hemingway is onboard to...
- 2/23/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
One key member of the Fourth Precinct will be back on the beat in ABC’s New York Undercover revival: Original cast member Malik Yoba is returning to reprise his starring role, according to our sister site Deadline.
Yoba will once again play J.C. Williams in the revival. But while J.C. was a young undercover detective during the show’s original Fox run, now he’ll be overseeing the unit and training the next generation of detectives.
New York Undercover, from Law & Order mastermind Dick Wolf, originally ran on Fox from 1994 to 1998, with Yoba as the only main...
Yoba will once again play J.C. Williams in the revival. But while J.C. was a young undercover detective during the show’s original Fox run, now he’ll be overseeing the unit and training the next generation of detectives.
New York Undercover, from Law & Order mastermind Dick Wolf, originally ran on Fox from 1994 to 1998, with Yoba as the only main...
- 2/23/2019
- TVLine.com
Malik Yoba is set to return to the world of “New York Undercover.”
The actor will reprise his role as J.C. Williams from the original 1994 cop drama in Dick Wolf’s reboot pilot at ABC. In the new series, which picks up 20 years later, Williams is now overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
The new “New York Undercover” follows detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.
Also Read: ABC Orders Pilots for 'New York Undercover' Reboot, Zoe-Lister Jones/Liz Meriwether Sitcom
The pilot, which hails from Wolf Entertainment, ABC Studios and Universal Television, is written and executive produced by Wolf and “Hand of God” creator Ben Watkins. Also executive producing are Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski. Anthony Hemingway will executive produce and direct the pilot, which will begin filming in early March in New York.
The actor will reprise his role as J.C. Williams from the original 1994 cop drama in Dick Wolf’s reboot pilot at ABC. In the new series, which picks up 20 years later, Williams is now overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
The new “New York Undercover” follows detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.
Also Read: ABC Orders Pilots for 'New York Undercover' Reboot, Zoe-Lister Jones/Liz Meriwether Sitcom
The pilot, which hails from Wolf Entertainment, ABC Studios and Universal Television, is written and executive produced by Wolf and “Hand of God” creator Ben Watkins. Also executive producing are Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski. Anthony Hemingway will executive produce and direct the pilot, which will begin filming in early March in New York.
- 2/23/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Malik Yoba, star of Dick Wolf’s 1990s series New York Undercover, has been tapped to star in the contemporary reboot of the cop drama, which has a pilot order at ABC. The project hails from Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway.
Yoba will reprise his role as J.C. Williams from the original series. In the followup, Williams is now overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
Yoba was at the heart of the original series. In addition to leading the cast, he was the only cast member to appear in all four seasons of the show’s run on Fox. Starring Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as two undercover detectives in New York City’s Fourth Precinct, New York Undercover was the first police drama on American television to feature two people of color in starring roles.
New York Undercover bringing back Yoba...
Yoba will reprise his role as J.C. Williams from the original series. In the followup, Williams is now overseeing the unit and the next generation of detectives.
Yoba was at the heart of the original series. In addition to leading the cast, he was the only cast member to appear in all four seasons of the show’s run on Fox. Starring Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as two undercover detectives in New York City’s Fourth Precinct, New York Undercover was the first police drama on American television to feature two people of color in starring roles.
New York Undercover bringing back Yoba...
- 2/23/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When/if the Fourth Precinct reopens its doors, there may be some very familiar faces clocking in and out.
Dick Wolf’s New York Undercover, which received a pilot production commitment from ABC in December, will be a revival — not a reboot — of the 1990s cop drama, TVLine has learned.
According to its logline, the project will pick up 20 years after the events of the original series and will follow Det. Nat Gilmore and Det. Melissa Ortiz “as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.”
And here’s the part of the official synopsis...
Dick Wolf’s New York Undercover, which received a pilot production commitment from ABC in December, will be a revival — not a reboot — of the 1990s cop drama, TVLine has learned.
According to its logline, the project will pick up 20 years after the events of the original series and will follow Det. Nat Gilmore and Det. Melissa Ortiz “as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park.”
And here’s the part of the official synopsis...
- 1/31/2019
- TVLine.com
ABC has given a formal pilot order to New York Undercover, a contemporary reboot of Dick Wolf’s 1990s series, from Wolf and Hand of God creator Ben Watkins. Anthony Hemingway has come on board to direct the pilot, produced by Wolf Films, Universal TV where the company is based, and ABC Studios.
New York Undercover, which had a pilot production commitment, joins another ABC pilot that reboots a 1990s New York cop drama in present day, NYPD Blue. Also like NYPD Blue, which is bringing back original cast members Kim Delaney and Bill Brochtrup, the new New York Undercover too is expected to feature cast members from the original series reprising their roles.
Written by Watkins based on a story by Wolf and him, New York Undercover picks up 20 years after the end of the original series that changed the face of TV cop dramas.
New York Undercover, which had a pilot production commitment, joins another ABC pilot that reboots a 1990s New York cop drama in present day, NYPD Blue. Also like NYPD Blue, which is bringing back original cast members Kim Delaney and Bill Brochtrup, the new New York Undercover too is expected to feature cast members from the original series reprising their roles.
Written by Watkins based on a story by Wolf and him, New York Undercover picks up 20 years after the end of the original series that changed the face of TV cop dramas.
- 1/31/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has given pilot orders to the “New York Undercover” reboot and the single-cam comedy “Woman Up” from Zoe Lister-Jones.
Picking up 20 years after the end of the iconic series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Some cast members from the original series are expected to reprise their roles.
The rebooted series will be written and executive produced by Dick Wolf and Ben Watkins. Frequent Wolf collaborators Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also executive produce. Anthony Hemingway is onboard to executive produce and direct the pilot. Universal Television and ABC Studios will produce in association with Wolf Films.
Should the project go to series, Wolf would have series on the air three of the Big 4, the others being “FBI” on CBS and the recently announced planted spinoff, as well...
Picking up 20 years after the end of the iconic series, “New York Undercover” will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Some cast members from the original series are expected to reprise their roles.
The rebooted series will be written and executive produced by Dick Wolf and Ben Watkins. Frequent Wolf collaborators Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also executive produce. Anthony Hemingway is onboard to executive produce and direct the pilot. Universal Television and ABC Studios will produce in association with Wolf Films.
Should the project go to series, Wolf would have series on the air three of the Big 4, the others being “FBI” on CBS and the recently announced planted spinoff, as well...
- 1/31/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC continues to round out its pilot slate.
The network on Thursday handed out formal orders for a reboot of Dick Wolf's New York Undercover and Woman, Up, a comedy from New Girl creator Liz Meriwether and Zoe Lister-Jones.
The pickup for New York Undercover arrives as the reboot of the former Fox drama from Dick Wolf already had a pilot-production commitment at the network. The new take is a sequel that picks up 20 years after the end of the iconic series. It will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city's most dangerous criminals,...
The network on Thursday handed out formal orders for a reboot of Dick Wolf's New York Undercover and Woman, Up, a comedy from New Girl creator Liz Meriwether and Zoe Lister-Jones.
The pickup for New York Undercover arrives as the reboot of the former Fox drama from Dick Wolf already had a pilot-production commitment at the network. The new take is a sequel that picks up 20 years after the end of the iconic series. It will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city's most dangerous criminals,...
- 1/31/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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