TMDb/The Rockford Files Celebrity David Boreanaz stars in NBC's modern reboot of The Rockford Files, reuniting with SEAL Team co-star Michaela McManus. March 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - David Boreanaz is set to lead NBC's reboot of the classic detective series The Rockford Files, bringing a modern spin to the show that originally aired from 1974 to 1980. The original series starred James Garner as private investigator Jim Rockford and ran for six seasons. Now, decades later, NBC is reviving the franchise with David Boreanaz cast as the iconic detective.