John Larroquette returns in new images from the Night Court reboot. Night Court had an impressive nine-season run from 1984 to 1992, during which time the show was nominated for 31 Emmy Awards, taking home seven. Centered on the antics of the Manhattan municipal court's night staff, the series featured eccentric characters and the unorthodox methods of Judge Harry T. Stone. Larroquette starred as Dan Fielding alongside Harry Anderson, Richard Moll, Markie Post, Marsha Warfield, and Charles Robinson.
This year, NBC will reboot Night Court with a sequel series following Judge Abby Stone, the daughter of Anderson's Harry. The Big Bang Theory's Melissa Rauch stars, and Larroquette is reprising his role as Fielding, a sleazy prosecutor often at odds with the other characters. Larroquette's portrayal of Fielding earned him four of the shows Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Now, with Fielding's return, the actor looks to bring back a beloved character alongside a talented new cast.
With networks now starting up promotion for their new shows, Rauch took to social media to share new images from the Night Court reboot. They feature Larroquette alongside the new cast members, including Kapil Talwalkar, India de Beaufort, and Lacretta. Along with the photos, Rauch comments, "I love this cast," adding praise for the behind-the-scenes team while also expressing how much fun she had working on the show. Check out the new Night Court photos below:
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Larroquette is currently the only returning original cast member involved with the reboot. Unfortunately, Anderson and Post passed away in the years since Night Court first ended. However, Moll or Warfield could potentially appear, with Moll's portrayal of Nostradamus "Bull" Shannon being a fan favorite from the original series. While some may see age as a factor in their potential Night Court return, with Moll now 79 and Warfield now 69, both actors are still actively working.
Larroquette has also been working steadily since Night Court ended, even winning another Emmy for his time on The Practice. However, his Night Court character Fielding is likely to undergo changes to better suit modern society and audiences, as the humor associated with him was often sexist in nature. The Night Court reboot is set to air on NBC for the 2022-2023 season, though no specific date has been provided. Further details on Night Court will be forthcoming as the series nears release.
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