Jared Padalecki to star in Walker, Texas Ranger reboot

Jared Padalecki (photograph by Gage Skidmore) and Chuck Norris as Walker, Texas Ranger

Jared Padalecki has some massive cowboy boots to fill. It’s been introduced the Gilmore Ladies and Supernatural actor will likely be following in Chuck Norris’ footsteps to star within the upcoming Walker, Texas Ranger reboot, merely known as Walker.

Written by Anna Fricke, the revised model will see Padalecki enjoying Cordell Walker, a widowed father of two touchdown again in Austin, Texas after two years working undercover on a high-profile case. As soon as dwelling, the person who serves as a part of Texas’ most elite legislation enforcement realizes his work is way from performed. Just like the unique collection, Walker will workforce up with a feminine associate (one of many few ladies within the ranger world) to combat for what’s proper (through The Hollywood Reporter).

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It’s an enormous break for Padalecki that’s coming at exactly the fitting time. After 15 years of chasing monsters, CW’s Supernatural will likely be wrapping up in 2020. For the actor to land one other big-name franchise in such kind order is certainly a win. What’s extra, although the unique Walker, Texas Ranger formally completed its eighth and remaining season in 2001, persons are nonetheless influenced by the long-lasting collection, together with DaBaby.

The present is being developed by CBS TV Studios, with govt producers together with Fricke, Padalecki, Dan Lin, Lindsey Libertore, and Dan Spilo. The collection is presently being purchasing to potential platforms.