NBCUniversal hosted its second annual BACKLOT PASS 2026, an exclusive behind-the-scenes showcase on the iconic Universal Studios Lotcelebrating the company’s upcoming 2026–27 television slate.
The day featured exclusive sneak peeks, live programming and immersive experiences spotlighting some of NBC’s most anticipated new series, including Line of Fire, Newlyweds, Sunset P.I., The Rockford Files, and Peacock’s Crystal Lake.
A stacked lineup of talent and creatives joined throughout the day, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Jake Johnson, David Boreanaz, Linda Cardellini and more. BACKLOT PASSwrapped with a lively cocktail reception, where press mingled with leadership and executive producers behind the day’s featured series.
Line of Fire – premiering September 21, 2026
A family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice. After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code.
Crystal Lake – premieres October 15, 2026
A prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise, the series follows single mother Pam Voorhees who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year before. When two strangers arrive at Pam’s door digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events are set into motion, leaving the townspeople of Crystal Lake wondering: just who is Pam Voorhees?
Starring Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, Gwendolyn Sundstrom.
The Rockford Files – premiering Jan. 2027
A contemporary update on the classic series of the same name. Newly paroled after doing time for a crime he didn’t commit, James Rockford returns to his life as a private investigator using his charm and wit to solve cases around Los Angeles. It doesn’t take long for his quest for legitimacy to land him squarely in the crosshairs of both local police and organized crime.
Cast includes David Boreanaz, Michaela McManus, Jacki Weaver.
Sunset P.I. – Feb. 2027
“Sunset P.I.” is a single-camera workplace comedy following Mickey Wilder (Jake Johnson) and the rest of the private investigators employed by a past-its-prime detective agency in Hollywood
Cast includes Jake Johnson, Jane Levy, Langston Kerman, Mary Shalaby and Keith David.