The NYPD Blue sequel pilot has cast Rick Gomez in the series regular role of Det. Craig Pettibone. Pettibone is studying law at night with the goal of passing the bar one day. Although he hasn’t passed it yet, he’s aggressive enough to be already drumming up clients by passing out his business card.
Gomez recently appeared in the ABC drama The Crossing.”His other notable TV roles include stints on Justified, Band of Brothers, and The Adventures of Pete & Pete. On the film side, he has appeared in Stand Up Guys, Ray, Sin City, and Transformers.
ABC gave NYPD Blue a pilot production commitment back in October. The new series follows Theo as he tries to earn his detective shield and work in the 15th squad while investigating his father’s murder.
Original series writers and executive producers Matt Olmstead and Nick Wootton will write and executive produce the new show, with Jesse Bochco–son of NYPD Blue co-creator Steven Bochco–executive producing and directing. Dayna Bochco, Steven’s wife, will produce. ABC Studios will produce in association with 20th Century Fox Television.
