T.J. Hooker Movie Headed to the Big Screen
Someone stop the madness! Yet another ’80s property is being prepped for the big screen: the William Shatner-fronted cop show T.J. Hooker! According to Variety, Chuck Russell (The Blob, Eraser, The Scorpion King) is in talks to direct, with the screenplay being penned by Brent Maddock and S.S. Wilson (Tremors, Short Circuit, Ghost Dad). Hey wait a minute… maybe I’m interested in this after all.
I must admit, I don’t remember much about the TV show, which may have been just slightly ahead of my time (it ran from 1982 to 1986). It was produced by Aaron Spelling and in addition to the Shatman it also starred Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed, James Darren and Richard Herd. Shatner played Thomas “T.J.” Hooker, a detective who returned his former position as a beat cop after his partner was killed. The movie will maintain the blend of action and comedy that the series was known for, although it will reportedly focus on the relationship between Hooker and his father. No casting has been announced as of yet, but you can bet William Shatner is already vying for a cameo! Can you see T.J. Hooker working on the big screen?
Comments (4)
There was only one reason to watch the show when it was on and it was not Captain Kirk….
Posted by BigHungry on July 6th, 2009Heather Locklear!!!!!!!!
So who would play her role? That will make it or break it for me.
oh my lord! hollywood must stop making these remakes and big screen versions of old ass TV shows. i bet most of the people who were born in the late 80s/early 90s don’t give a rat’s about these flicks.
MAKE SOMETHING ORIGINAL ALREADY!
Posted by modesilver on July 6th, 2009I’d like to see William Shatner’s hair piece make a guest appearance, maybe even have a speaking role in the new T.J. Hooker movie.
That thing on his head in the picture is awe inspiring and majestic.
Posted by Glen on July 6th, 2009Come on! Someone has to have an orignal idea.
Posted by Hugo Van Nor on July 6th, 2009Leave a Reply