Archive · 29 Sep 2025
ABC Orders Scott Speedman's 'RJ Decker' to Series
ABC is making a new TV show called RJ Decker, based on Carl Hiaasen's book 'Double Whammy.'
Scott Speedman plays RJ Decker, a former photographer turned private eye in Florida.
The show is a mix of crime, humor, and mystery.
It's expected to premiere in midseason 2026.
The show will be filmed somewhere in South Florida.
The role of Shay Bennett will be recast.
The series is from the studio 20th Television.
ABC has ordered the pilot 'RJ Decker' to series, starring Scott Speedman.
The show is based on Carl Hiaasen's novel 'Double Whammy'.
The series will premiere in midseason of the 2025-26 season.
Scott Speedman will star alongside Kevin Rankin and Adelaide Clemens.
The series-regular role of Shay Bennett will be recast.
- Who
- RJ Decker, a disgraced photographer turned private investigator.
- What
- ABC ordered the series 'RJ Decker' starring Scott Speedman.
- When
- Midseason 2026
- Where
- South Florida
- Why
- The series fits ABC's hits like 'High Potential' and 'The Rookie'.
- Show Title
- RJ Decker
- Starring
- Scott Speedman
- Network
- ABC
- Based On
- Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen
- Premiere
- Midseason 2026
- Executive Producer
- Rob Doherty
- Studio
- 20th Television
- Filming Location
- TBD