Keith David has been announced as part of NBC’s new private investigator comedy pilot created by Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. The actor will portray Garner Taggert, the head of the Garner Taggart PI Agency, where his son Mitch and Mickey Wilder serve as the principal investigators. The series features a comedic take on private detective stories, set in Los Angeles.
Character Details and Cast Lineup
David’s character, Garner Taggert, is described as a tough individual whose worldview is somewhat outdated. He oversees the agency, which operates primarily through his son Mitch and Mickey Wilder. Mickey, played by Jake Johnson, is characterized as a smart, cynical, and heartbroken private investigator who works hard to hide his emotional pain. Previously an LAPD officer, Mickey’s life drastically changed three years ago, leading him to private detective work.
“He runs the Garner Taggart PI Agency, where his son Mitch and Mickey Wilder are the main PI’s. He’s a tough guy with somewhat antiquated views of the world.”
– Character description of Garner Taggert
“Smart, cynical and heartbroken, but trying to pretend he’s not.”
– Description of Mickey Wilder
“Private investigator with a knack for solving cases.”
– Description of Mickey Wilder
“Formerly an LAPD cop until his life imploded three years ago.”
– Description of Mickey Wilder
Project Background and Creative Team
The pilot’s plot remains largely under wraps aside from a humorous logline stating it
“continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show.”
Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, renowned for their work on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, are writing and executive producing the project. Akiva Schaffer is directing and also serving as an executive producer. Universal Television is developing the series.
“Continues the proud tradition of Los Angeles private eyes that began with Philip Marlowe and will end with this show.”
– Project logline
Keith David’s Career Highlights and Upcoming Projects
Keith David is widely recognized for his distinctive deep voice, which has earned him Emmy Awards as the narrator of Ken Burns documentaries including Jackie Robinson, The War, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. His extensive film career includes titles such as American Fiction, Nope, 21 Bridges, Crash, and There’s Something About Mary. On television, he has appeared in The Lowdown, The Gray House, Greenleaf, Abbott Elementary, and Community. In the near future, he will star alongside Vince Vaughn in the action film Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.
David is represented by Verve, DVFI Management, and Meyer & Downs.
