ABC has given a series order to hourlong pilot RJ Decker (working title), starring Scott Speedman , for the current 2025-26 season. The project, from Elementary creator Rob Doherty based on the 1987 novel Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen, will premiere in midseason.

In addition to Speedman in the titular role, RJ Decker stars Kevin Rankin as Aloysius ‘Wish’ Aiken, Adelaide Clemens as Catherine Delacroix and Bevin Bru as Melody ‘Mel’ Romero. The series regular role of Shay Bennett, played by Weruche Opia in the pilot, will be recast.

Delivered to the network earlier this month, the pilot, from 20th Television, was well received with Speedman’s performance getting high marks. In mixing crime procedural drama with humor and a compelling lead character, RJ Decker fits into ABC’s sw

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