Casting for ABC’s NYPD Blue sequel pilot continues.
Rick Gomez and Ashley Thomas has both joined the cast of ABC’s revival of the iconic cop drama.
The sequel centers on Theo (Fabien Frankel), the son of Dennis Franz’s Detective Andy Sipowicz who tries to earn his detective shield and work in the 15th Precinct while investigating his father’s murder.
TVLine reports that Justified alum Gomez has been tapped to star in a series regular role as Craig Pettibone, a detective in the precinct. According to the outlet, his character is studying law at night with the goal of passing the bar one day. Thomas will also play a detective in the precinct named Chris Gamble.
Gomez and Thomas have joined the previously announced Alona Tal as Detective Nicole Lazarus as well as Kim Delaney and Bill Brochtrup, who will reprise their original roles as Diane Russell and John Irvin respectively.
Production on the pilot is set to begin next month.
