Jamie Hector to reprise ‘Bosch’ Jerry Edgar role in Standalone series for Amazon Studios
Deadline is reporting that Bosch, which was Amazon’s first original drama series and lasted seven seasons, is forging ahead with two police dramas inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly.
The first, the Untitled J. Edgar project, follows Harry Bosch’s former partner, Detective Jerry Edgar, who is tapped for an undercover FBI mission in Little Haiti, Miami. In this glamorous city, he is forced to balance his new life with the gritty underbelly of the city, while being chased by his mysterious past.
Jamie Hector, who starred opposite Titus Welliver on the original Bosch series, is in talks to reprise his role in the offshoot.
The producing team on behalf of Fabel Entertainment will include executive producers Henrik Bastin and Melissa Aouate, and co-executive producer Jasmine Russ.
The second drama, the Untitled Renee Ballard project, centers around a character that has not appeared on the two Bosch series to date, Detective Renee Ballard, who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division. Beyond simply investigating unsolved crimes, Renee is dedicated to bringing credibility to the department and justice to the community. Having learned from retired ally and mentor Harry Bosch, Renee does things her way – solving cases in unconventional ways while navigating the politics of being a woman on the rise in the LAPD.
Welliver is already back playing the role in Bosch: Legacy, which plays on Amazon Freevee. It hasn’t been determined yet what Amazon platform the new shows would be for.