New ABC drama “RJ Decker” shot in Wilmington premieres next week

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) — A new drama series, which was shot right here in Wilmington, is premiering next week on ABC.

“RJ Decker,” is a new ABC drama about a former newspaper photographer and ex-con, who starts over a private investigator in South Florida. The series began filming in November, using local studios in Wilmington with scenes shot in Carolina Beach and Fort Fisher.

The series stars Kevin Rankin as Aloysius “Wish” Aiken. He said the series takes a new twist on traditional crime series and features many iconic Wilmington spots.

“Wilmington residents would like it, they would be able to see a lot of Wilmington in here, with a keen eye, that sort of thing, we did go to Fort Lauderdale to do come exteriors so people in Fort Lauderdale will be able to say ‘oh that is Fort Lauderdale,’ people in Wilmington will be able to say ‘that’s Wilmington,'” Rankin said.

The new series premieres next Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 10 p.m. on ABC and will stream on Hulu the following day.