NBC announced that it is giving a full season order to “Knight Rider,” its contemporary remake of the 1980s-era action show.
07/25/2008 - Gary Scott Thompson, Justin Bruening and Deanna Russo - 2008 Comic Con International NBC's "Knightrider" Unveils New KITT Car - Tin Fish - San Diego, CA. USA © Austin Gorum / PR Photos
Variety reported that the updated “Knight Rider,” which stars Justin Bruening as the son of the character portrayed by Hasselhoff in the original series, and features Val Kilmer as the voice of KITT the talking car, made its debut as a back door pilot on Feb. 17 that drew strong ratings among the sacred cow 18-to-49 demographic.
“Knight Rider” is the first new show that NBC has given a full order to this season.
Despite lukewarm ratings, NBC has ordered nine more episodes of the show, making it the first pickup for the network this fall.
"Gary Scott Thompson and the great cast and crew of 'Knight Rider' continue to deliver fun, action packed adventures every week," NBC co-chairman Ben Silverman says. "KITT and Michael will continue to travel across the country on their fun, escapist ride pursuing bad guys and saving the day."
The new "Knight Rider" also features Deanna Russo, Bruce Davison, Yancey Arias, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Paul Campbell and Smith Cho also star.
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