Line of Fire (2026 TV series)

Line of Fire
Genre
Created byJosh Safran
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerPeter Krause
Production companiesRandom Acts Productions
Universal Television
Original release
NetworkNBC

Line of Fire is an American family action thriller television series created by Josh Safran and produced by Universal Television. It centers around a family of agents from various branches of law enforcement who find themselves tangled in a deadly conspiracy and is scheduled to premiere on September 21, 2026.[1]

Premise

“A family of law enforcement agents that bridge differences and cross boundaries as they take cases for the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and Department of Justice. After a case turns into a conspiracy, they must protect one another and bring the killer to justice, even if it means going against their code.”[2]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

Line of Fire is loosely based on experiences of executive producer Jenna Bush Hager's (daughter of former US President George W. Bush) experience with the United States Secret Service.[4] The pilot was written by Josh Safran and directed by Rebecca Thomas.[2]

NBC announced the series order on May 8, 2026.[2]

Casting

Peter Krause was the first actor cast for the pilot, then called 'Protection', in February 2026.[5] Hope Davis was added to the cast in early March 2026,[6] followed by Tommy O'Brien,[7] Kat Cunning,[8] and Taylor Bloom.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "NBC GREENLIGHTS NEW DRAMAS LINE OF FIRE AND THE ROCKFORD FILES PLUS COMEDIES NEWLYWEDS AND SUNSET P.I." (Press release). NBC. May 11, 2026 – via NBCUniversal Media Village.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Rockford Files Reboot, Cop Drama Line of Fire Picked Up to Series at NBC". Variety. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rockford Files Reboot, Sunset PI, Newlyweds, Line of Fire: NBC Shares First Looks at New Series". Variety. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ Peter Krause Talks New Family Drama Line of Fire on TODAY. Today. May 12, 2026 – via YouTube.
  5. ↑ Porter, Rick (February 18, 2026). "Peter Krause to Star in NBC's Drama Protection". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hope Davis Joins Peter Krause in NBC Drama Pilot Protection". Variety. March 2, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ Rosy Cordero (March 13, 2026). "Tommy O'Brien Joins NBC Drama Pilot Protection". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  8. ↑ Rosy Cordero (March 25, 2026). "Kat Cunning Joins NBC Drama Pilot Protection". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  9. ↑ Denise Petski (March 26, 2026). "Taylor Bloom Joins NBC Drama Pilot Protection". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
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