Actor Malik Yoba, right, holding the microphone, co-led lead a workshop in New Haven on accumulating wealth through real estate investing and development. 0. Hollywood Star From 'Cool Runnings,' 'New York Undercover' Now - Bisnow The unit goes after the leader of a criminal empire who is extorting money from several businesses in Manhattan. The accomplished actor is known for his detective role on the drama New York Undercover that aired in the 1990s. [5], On January 31, 2019, ABC officially ordered the reboot to pilot, also revealing that it would officially be a revival of the original series, featuring both old characters and a new cast. If not, are they planning on coming out with one? Malik Yoba Is The Ultimate "Alpha" Male #Alphas #SYFY #MalikYoba Cops versus criminals. Philo - Your favorite shows have a new home New York Undercover - Rotten Tomatoes Malik Yoba, who starred as Detective J.C. Williams in the 90s show New York Undercover, is set to reprise the role in the ABC reboot, sources tell Variety. It starred Malik Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct. A renegade group of cops begins targeting judges deemed to be too lenient during criminal proceedings. SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Livingstone College graduating class of 2022 will have a New York detective, astronaut and Jamaican sprinter - all in one speaker. The stars of Fox's "New York Undercover" were back on the beat Thursday, ending a contract holdout that briefly delayed production on the police drama. Season 1: In this season, Malik Yoba plays Detective J.C. Williams, a black man who is trying to put in life back in order again after his divorce from his ex wife, Chantal, played by Fatima Faloye. Watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4dxaN8qni8-----Recently the decorated actor Malik Yoba sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview. Subscribe to Variety Newsletters and Email Alerts! Yoba was a series regular on Foxs Empire and has recurred on CBS God Friended Me, TBS The Last O.G., and ABCs Designated Survivor. Malik Yoba will star as Boy Willie in the Delaware Theatre Company's production of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, April 9-27, to be directed by Kevin Ramsey. The undercover war has started. Drugs, robbery, corruption, rape, murder. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our The show evolved around the characters of J.C.Williams & Eddie Torres who were so connected with the gritty streets of N.Y.C., it made them naturals for the undercover work that they were assigned. Malik Yoba as Detective J.C. Williams Michael DeLorenzo as Detective Eddie Torres Patti D'Arbanville as Lieutenant Virginia Cooper Lauren Vlez as Detective Nina Moreno Jonathan LaPaglia as Detective Tommy McNamara Josh Hopkins as Detective Alec Stone Thomas Mikal Ford as Lieutenant Malcolm Barker Marisa Ryan as Detective Nell Delaney Starring Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo as two undercover detectives in New York Citys Fourth Precinct, New York Undercover was the first police drama on American television to feature two people of color in starring roles. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. ABC is yet to clarify which other cast members might be reprising their roles.