The originalNCISshowJAGcould receive a reboot or revival, according to legacy star David James Elliott. The military legal drama first aired in 1995, and ran for ten years and more than 220 episodes before concluding in 2005 afterJAGseason 10. The show was hugely influential and spawned the smash-hit spinoff,NCIS.
NCIShas become a pop culture phenomenon since its debutin 2003. In February this year,NCISseason 23was renewed and is set to debut this fall.NCIShas led to six spinoff shows, includingNCIS: Origins.There has been speculation thatJAGitself could be subject to a revival, and Elliott has weighed in on this possibility.
PerEW,Elliott discussed the chances of rebootingJAGfor a modern audience, pointing out how creator Don Bellisario is still alive, meaning that this could be a viable option. He also stated that he would be interested in appearing in a reboot, but conceded this would be unlikely, with reboots tending to favor a new cast. Check out his comments:
I mean, there’s always a chance. Don Bellisario is still alive. I mean, it’s his 90th birthday coming up. Certainly I think it would be interesting. I would be down for it, but I don’t know if it involves me. You know those reboots, they go, ‘Yeah, thank you. We got new guys!’
What This Means For A JAG Reboot Show
Interest From An OG Star Is Often A Good Sign
Rebooting or reviving classic shows is something that has become more commonin recent times, so there is the chance that aJAGreboot could potentially happen. The fact that Elliott has expressed an interest in it is not a bad sign. In an ideal situation, he would even be involved ifJAGindeed gets rebooted.
Being able to generate interest and excitement in aJAGreboot would possibly require some support from original stars, and this is something Elliott could play a role in. Bellisario is not getting any younger, but the fact that he’s already revived one of his classic shows with theQuantum Leapreboot, suggests he might be open to the idea.
Our Take On The Chances Of A JAG Reboot
The Door Is Not Completely Closed, But Nothing Official Has Been Floated
Elliott himself might have expressed an interest in the show, butforJAGto get the reboot treatment, Bellisario would need to be on board. While he is almost 90, and still involved withNCIS, he may not have the time or inclination to explore the prospect of another reboot, even of one of his most influential and iconic shows.
AJAGrevival or reboot in the future, but it would have to feel right for Bellisario, and there would need to be enough of a creative spark to be warranted.JAGwas a fascinating and detailed show, and one that had a deep understanding of military code and legalities, and a reboot would need to understand this effectively as well.
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JAG is a drama series centered around Harmon “Harm” Rabb Jr., a former pilot turned lawyer for the military’s Judge Advocate General division. Released in late 1995, the show follows him and Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie as they prosecute and defend military-related cases while uncovering the truth.
