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Jake Johnson to Lead NBC Private-Eye Comedy Pilot Directed by Akiva Schaffer

NBC made a production commitment to the Dan GoorLuke Del Tredici project from Universal Television.

Overview

  • NBC cast Johnson as Mickey, a smart, cynical, heartbroken ex-LAPD cop turned private investigator with a knack for solving cases.
  • Akiva Schaffer will direct the pilot and serve as an executive producer.
  • Creators Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici are co-writing and executive producing for Universal Television, with Johnson also producing.
  • NBC’s logline pitches the show as continuing the Los Angeles private-eye tradition that began with Philip Marlowe.
  • The project was picked up to pilot in January for 2026–27 consideration, and NBC has signaled a production commitment as it also develops a Rockford Files reboot with David Boreanaz.