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Jacki Weaver Joins Rockford Files Reboot as Tough Neighbor

3/6/2026

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Jacki Weaver has joined NBC's The Rockford Files reboot to play Karma, Rockford's tough, activist neighbor.
The reboot follows Jim Rockford, a private investigator who returns to his life after being wrongfully imprisoned.
The original series aired from 1974 to 1980, with James Garner starring.
The pilot will be filmed in Atlanta and Los Angeles, while Weaver is known for Animal Kingdom and Silver Linings Playbook.

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Story summary

Jacki Weaver has joined NBC's The Rockford Files reboot to play Karma, Rockford's tough, activist neighbor.
The reboot follows Jim Rockford, a private investigator who returns to his life after being wrongfully imprisoned.
The original series aired from 1974 to 1980, with James Garner starring.
The pilot will be filmed in Atlanta and Los Angeles, while Weaver is known for Animal Kingdom and Silver Linings Playbook.