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USA Network to Release Cheech Marin’s “Nash Bridges” Reunion TV Film in November

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Cheech Marin is crossing the Bridge(s) for a special reunion next month.

USA Network’s two-hour film Nash Bridges, starring the 75-year-old Mexican American actor.comedian, has been given a Thanksgiving weekend premiere date.

Cheech Marin, Nash Bridges

It will officially debut on Saturday, November 27.

The movie brings back original cast members Don Johnson and Marin as elite investigators for the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit. The film is part of USA’s modified programming strategy that focuses on event scripted programming. If the movie does well, it could launch a Nash Bridges series revival.

In addition to Johnson and Marin, the film brings back original Nash Bridges cast member Jeff Perry. They are joined in the cast by new additions Joe Dinicol, Diarra Kilpatrick, Angela Ko, Paul James, Alexia Garcia and Bonnie Somerville.

Produced by Village Roadshow Television, which also controls rights to the original series created by Carlton Cuse, the film was written by Bill Chais and directed by Greg Beeman.

Johnson, Chais and Beeman executive produce alongside Cuse, who was not creatively involved in the film.

Nash Bridges originally ran for six seasons (1996-2001) on CBS.

Alexia Garcia to Star in USA Network’s Upcoming “Nash Bridges” Revival Movie

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Alexia Garcia is crossing the Bridges…

The 24-year-old Mexican actress will appear in USA Network’s upcoming Nash Bridges revival.

Alexia Garcia

Returning as a two-hour television movie with stars Don Johnson, Cheech Marin and Jeff Perry reprising their roles, the project will also star Diarra Kilpatrick, Bonnie Somerville, Joe Dinicol, Angela Ko and Paul James. A premiere date hasn’ been announced yet.

The movie brings Johnson and Marin back together as elite investigators for the San Francisco Police Department Special Investigations Unit.

The revival, which has been in development at USA since 2019 as a two-hour movie, comes from Johnson, Bill Chais and Marc Rosen. Village Roadshow Television, which also controls rights to the property, is producing.

Garcia portrays Chloe Zane, a fearless and tech savvy member of the SIU Unit.

The original Nash Bridges series ran on CBS from 1996 to 2001.

Garcia played Aphrodite on Ryan Murphy’s Pose and most recently guest-starred on Law & Order: SVU.

Cheech Marin to Perform at Insane Clown Posse’s Festival

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Cheech Marin is about to get his laugh on…

The 66-year-old Mexican American actor/comedian—who gained acclaim as part of the Grammy-winning comedy duo Cheech & Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s—will reunite with his comedy partner Tommy Chong to perform at Insane Clown Posse‘s 13th annual Gathering of the Juggalos, taking place August 8-12 at Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.

Cheech Marin

The Detroit rap duo announced the festival lineup with a highly produced 23-minute video on its official web site, portraying the festival as a Walking Dead-style refuge from a zombie infestation that’s taken over the world.

The clip highlights not only the musical performers, but also additional attractions like an expanded comedy tent — headlined by Cheech & Chong with Ralphie May, Jamie Kennedy, Bobcat Goldthwait and others.

In addition to his comedy work with Chong, Marin starred on television as Don Johnson‘s partner on Nash Bridges and as Hurley’s dad on Lost. He has also voiced characters in several Disney productions, including The Lion King, Cars, Cars 2 and Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

Information on the festival and how to get tickets can be found at www.juggalogathering.com.