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Walker
Based onWalker, Texas Ranger
by Leslie Greif & Paul Haggis
Starring
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW

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 on January 21, 2021.[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

  • Genevieve Padalecki as Emily, Cordell's late wife
  • Odette Annable as Geri, an old friend of Walker and his late wife
  • Chris Labadie as Jordan, an ex-con
  • Alex Landi as Bret, Liam's fiancé
  • Gabriela Flores as Isabel, Stella's best friend

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]

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.[6] The same month, Keegan Allen was cast in the role of Walker's brother, Liam,[7] while Mitch Pileggi and Molly Hagan were cast as Walker's father and mother, Bonham and Abeline, respectively.[8][9] 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.[10] On March 4, 2020, Jeff Pierre was cast as series regular.[11] On March 12, 2020, Violet Brinson and Kale Culley joined the cast as series regulars.[12] On September 14, 2020, Genevieve Padalecki, Jared Padalecki's wife, was cast in a recurring role.[13] On October 30, 2020, Odette Annable was cast in a recurring role.[14] In November 2020, Chris Labadie and Alex Landi joined the cast in recurring roles.[15][16] On December 4, 2020, Gabriela Flores was cast in a recurring role.[17]

Release

Marketing

On December 14, 2020, The CW released the first official trailer for the series.[18]

Broadcast

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

References

  1. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (October 29, 2020). "The CW Sets Delayed Premiere Dates for Flash, Superman & Lois, Riverdale, Charmed, Batwoman and More". TVLine. Retrieved October 29, 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. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 5, 2020). "'The 100' Star Lindsey Morgan Joins Jared Padalecki in CW's 'Walker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 19, 2020). "Keegan Allen Boards 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot at CW (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (February 21, 2020). "Mitch Pileggi To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (February 27, 2020). "Molly Hagan To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2020). "Coby Bell To Co-Star In The CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (March 4, 2020). "Jeff Pierre Joins the CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (March 12, 2020). "Violet Brinson & Kale Culley Join the CW's 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2020). "'Walker': Genevieve Padalecki To Play Jared Padelecki's Wife On the CW Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  14. ^ Highfill, Samantha (October 30, 2020). "Supergirl star Odette Annable joins Jared Padalecki on the CW's Walker". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (November 6, 2020). "Mike Merrill Joins the CW's 'All American'; 'Walker' Casts Chris Labadie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  16. ^ Petski, Denise (November 13, 2020). "'Walker': 'Grey's Anatomy's Alex Landi Joins the CW's 'Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  17. ^ Petski, Denise (December 4, 2020). "Adrianna Mitchell Joins 'Snowfall', 'Walker' Casts Gabriela Flores". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (December 14, 2020). "'Walker' Trailer: First Look At Jared Padalecki In the CW's 'Texas Ranger' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
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