Wolf Films, Universal TV, and ABC Studios will share production responsibilities, with filming on the pilot expected to begin in New York City in early March 2019. Wolf, Watkins, and Hemingway are set to executive produce alongside Wolf Films' Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski.
The influence of the original series will also be key to differentiating the pilot from other shows it might end up competing against: Yoba and co-star Michael DeLorenzo's undercover detectives were the first two people of color to lead a police drama on American television, a series that embraced the diversity of NYC since the beginning. Having Velez and Yoba as part of the new series will go a long way in helping connect fans of the original series to the pilot project. Though retired from detective work, Velez's Moreno still has ties to the unit. Williams, now supervising the unit as well as the next generation of detectives.
Original series lead Malik Yoba ( Empire) returns as Det. Hurd is married to Garret Dillahunt, an actor who appeared in two Law & Order episodes. Hurd reportedly left SVU due to her relationship with Richard Belzer, which was reportedly complicated as they were prone to arguments and disagreements.
The pilot was produced by Wolf Films, Universal TV - where the company is based - and ABC Studios.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, this time focusing on New York City Fourth Precinct detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city's most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Michelle Hurd is an American actress known for playing Detective Monique Jeffries during the first and second season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Wolf, Watkins and Hemingway executive produce with Wolf Films’ Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski. What I didnt realize is that season 1 was the only season where it was Eddie (Michael DeLorenzo ) and. The reboot picks up 20 years after and will follow detectives Nat Gilmore and Melissa Ortiz as they investigate the city’s most dangerous criminals from Harlem to Battery Park. Seems theyve been playing episodes from season 2. Velez joined in Season 2 and remained on the show until its end. television to feature two people of color in starring roles.
The original series, which aired for four seasons, starred Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as undercover detectives, marking the first police drama on U.S. 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. It is headlined by original New York Undercover star Malik Yoba, reprising his tole as J.C. all seems lost until a stranger appears with new information that forces Maya to question. The new New York Undercover hails from Wolf, Hand of God creator Ben Watkins and director Anthony Hemingway. Meanwhile, Williams is prohibited from going back to work. Discussions about the other, NYPD Blue, continue. Torres and his interim partner pose as bikers to solve a double homicide. New York Undercover was one of two ABC drama pilots this year that reboot well known ’90s cop drama.