Turner & Hooch (TV series)

Turner & Hooch is an upcoming comedy series based on the 1989 film of the same name. Created, written, and executive-produced by Matt Nix for Disney+, the series serves as a reboot to the original film, and will be produced by 20th Television, with Josh Peck, Lyndsy Fonseca, Carra Patterson, and Vanessa Lengies starring.

Turner & Hooch
Genre
  • Comedy
Created byMatt Nix
Based on
Written byMatt Nix
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Running time60 mins.[1]
Production companies
DistributorDisney Platform Distribution
Release
Original networkDisney+

Premise

A U.S. Marshall named Scott Turner inherits an unruly dog named Hooch, who becomes the partner he needs, as they, alongside Scott's family, discover that his father's death may not have been accidental.[2][3]

Cast

Main
  • Josh Peck as Scott Turner:
    A U.S. Marshall who ends up inheriting an unruly dog.[4]
  • Lyndsy Fonseca as Laura Turner:
    Scott's sister and a dog lover, who brings Hooch to Scott while coming to terms with their father's death, as she helps Scott investigate it.[3]
  • Carra Patterson as Jessica Baxter:
    Scott's partner, whose personality is a "sharp contrast to his spit-and-polish ways", and who has a brave and quick-thinking personality while working, through whose sense of humor often lead her into trouble.[3]
  • Vanessa Lengies as Erica Mouniere:
    A dog lover and trainer at the U.S. Marshal K-9 facility with a crush on Turner, who agrees to train Hooch.[5]
  • Anthony Ruivivar as James Mendez:
    A US Marshall Chief and Scott's boss, who respects Scott but initially is uncomfortable with Hooch, only to give him authorization to receive K-9 training after he helps solve a case.[6]
  • Brandon Jay McLaren as Xavier Wilson:
    A marine-turned-US Marshall, who develops a soft spot for Hooch in spite of being a cat lover. One of the office's most experienced members, he is described as "cool and enigmatic and a bit quirky".[6]
  • Jeremy Maguire as Matthew Garland:
    A dog lover and Scott's nephew, who becomes thrilled when Scott inherents Hooch.[6]

Recurring
  • Becca Tobin as Brooke:
    Scott's ex-girlfriend and a prosecutor who downplays her status as part of a wealthy family of powerful lawyers. She is described as representing "everything Scott thinks he wants out of life".[6]
  • Matt Hamilton as Trent Havelock:
    Senior Deputy Marshal to Scott Turner and doesn’t much like dogs. He gets all the fame, all the glory, and all the great cases — everything Scott thinks he wants.[7]
  • Paul Campbell as Grady Garland:
    Laura Turner’s ex-husband and Matthew’s father. He’s a well-meaning small-town cop who peaked in high school and at this point probably has more in common with his 8-year-old than his ex.[7]
  • Cristina Rosato as Olivia:
    Xavier Watkins’ fiancée and an Oakland cop from the Midwest. She’s warm, earnest and enthusiastic — seemingly the complete opposite of her enigmatic soon-to-be husband.[7]

Production

Development

In 1990, Touchstone Television developed a TV pilot based on the Touchstone Pictures film Turner & Hooch, with Thomas F. Wilson starring as Scott Turner and Beasley the Dog reprising his role from the film as Hooch.[2] The pilot wasn't green-lighted for a series, and was ultimately aired as a part of The Wonderful World of Disney in July 1990.[2]

The television series reboot by Matt Nix was announced on February 2020 for the streaming service Disney+[2] and the series received a 12-episodes order; Josh Peck was cast as Scott Turner.[4] In the same month Lyndsy Fonseca and Carra Patterson joined the cast, while Josh Levy was revealed to be co-executive-producing the series.[3] On March 6, Vanessa Lengies joined the cast.[5]

In January 2021, it announced that McG would be direct the pilot and also serving as executive producer.[8]

Filming

Filming for Turner & Hooch was scheduled to begin on April 27, 2020, and will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.[9] Fonseca will film the series concurrently with Fox's 9-1-1: Lone Star.[3] Filming later began on September 22.[10] The same day, Anthony Ruivivar, Brandon Jay McLaren, and Jeremy Maguire joined the cast in lead roles, while Becca Tobin joined in a recurring role.[6] Filming will conclude on April 19, 2021.[10]

Release

Turner & Hooch will be released on Disney+, though there's no current release date announced.[2]

References
  1. "Josh Peck To Star In The Disney+ 'Turner & Hooch' Reboot". The DisInsider. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (2019-12-16). "'Turner & Hooch' TV Series In Works At Disney+ From Matt Nix". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  3. ‘Turner & Hooch’: Lyndsy Fonseca & Carra Patterson To Star In TV Series Reboot For Disney+
  4. "'Turner & Hooch' Reboot, Starring Josh Peck, Ordered to Series at Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
  5. ‘Turner & Hooch’: Vanessa Lengies Joins TV Series Reboot For Disney+
  6. ‘Turner & Hooch’: Four Cast In Disney+ Series Reboot
  7. Petski, Denise (January 22, 2021). "'Turner & Hooch': Matt Hamilton, Paul Campbell & Cristina Rosato Join Disney+ Reboot As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (2021-01-19). "McG Joins 'Turner & Hooch' Disney+ Reboot As Director & Executive Producer". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
  9. Disney+: ‘Turner & Hooch’ Reboot Starts Production This Spring; ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’ Starts This Summer
  10. "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. September 21, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 4, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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