Keith David cast as agency head in NBC private investigator comedy pilot

Keith David joins Jake Johnson, previously cast in the lead, in the NBC comedy pilot about Los Angeles private investigators from *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* creators Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. David plays Garner Taggart, the agency's tough, traditional-minded head.

Following the announcement of Jake Johnson's casting as cynical PI Mickey Wilder, Keith David has been added to the cast of the NBC comedy pilot centered on the Garner Taggart PI Agency in Los Angeles.

David portrays Garner Taggart, a no-nonsense figure with antiquated views who oversees the agency, where his son Mitch and Johnson’s Mickey handle cases—creating generational tension. Akiva Schaffer is directing and executive producing with Goor and Del Tredici; Universal Television is producing.

David's career highlights include Emmy-winning narration for Ken Burns documentaries (Jackie Robinson, The War, Unforgivable Blackness), films like American Fiction, Nope, 21 Bridges, Crash, and There’s Something About Mary, and TV roles in Abbott Elementary, Community, Greenleaf, The Gray House, and The Lowdown. He next stars opposite Vince Vaughn in Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. He is represented by Verve, DVFI Management, and Meyer & Downs.

This addition underscores NBC's commitment to ensemble comedies with seasoned talent.

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Emily Deschanel portrays psychologist Georgia Ryan, victim-focused FBI profiler, in NBC drama pilot.
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Emily Deschanel cast as profiler in NBC drama pilot

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Emily Deschanel has been cast in the lead role of an untitled NBC drama pilot inspired by real-life profiler Dr. Ann Burgess. The project, from writers Dean Georgaris and John Fox, features Deschanel as trailblazing psychologist Georgia Ryan, who focuses investigations on victims while consulting with the FBI. This marks a return to a similar dynamic for Deschanel, following her 12-season run on Bones.

Actor Jake Johnson, known for his role in New Girl, has been cast as the lead in an untitled NBC comedy pilot about a private investigator. The project comes from writers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, creators of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The pilot was ordered by the network in January.

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David Boreanaz has received the endorsement of Gigi Garner, daughter of the original Rockford Files star James Garner, for his role in an upcoming NBC reboot. The series will update the classic private investigator story for modern audiences. Garner expressed strong support after a personal conversation with Boreanaz.

Hope Davis has been cast in the NBC drama pilot 'Protection,' marking her as the second announced actor after Peter Krause. The project, picked up by NBC in January, follows a family of law enforcement agents targeted by a mysterious assassin. Davis will portray Joan, a strong and respected U.S. Marshal.

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NBC has greenlit a pilot for 'Protection,' a new drama series written by Joshua Safran. The project, executive produced by Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector, centers on a family of law enforcement agents targeted by an assassin. This marks the network's return to traditional pilot development.

Tim Daly will star alongside his wife Téa Leoni in the NBC multi-camera comedy pilot Newlyweds. The project marks their first collaboration since their marriage in July 2025. The couple previously met on the set of Madam Secretary, where they portrayed a married pair.

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Over a decade after The Mentalist's 2015 finale, its cast members have taken varied career directions, from continued acting in major productions to pursuits outside entertainment. The CBS procedural, known for its blend of case-of-the-week stories and overarching mysteries, left a lasting impact on viewers. A recent TVLine article tracks the actors' post-show endeavors.

 

 

 

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