Ving Rhames has been cast in CBS’ Cagney & Lacey reboot pilot.
Rhames will play police Capt. Stark, the LAPD homicide coordinator who is described as unflappable and a leader who inspires loyalty in everyone around him. His feature film credits include Father Figures, Pulp Fiction. Con Air, and the Mission: Impossible franchise. He joins Sarah Drew and Michelle Hurd , who last week were cast in the title roles.
Bridget Carpenter will serve as writer and executive producer for the pilot reboot. CBS Television Studios will produce alongside MGM Television. Hurd will play Lacey, an LAPD Detective. Athletic, polished, former high-school track and field champion. She is described as empathetic and straightforward, and is Cagney’s more experienced partner. Drew will play LAPD detective Cagney, described as Lacey’s nimble and easygoing partner and protégée.
