White Collarstar Sharif Atkins, who played FBI Special Agent Clinton Jones, is set to return to the series' upcoming revival. The star first appeared in the pilot episode as an agent working under Peter Burke in the white collar crime division. Agent Jones is known asPeter’s point contact for backup.Though unwillingly, he’s sometimes tasked with babysittingcon man Neal Caffrey.
Atkins recently confirmed his return to the series' reboot and his character’s presence in theWhite Collarworld.“I’ve talked to [creator] Jeff Eastin a bit here and there, and yeah, Jones is still in the world,“Atkin toldTVLine. The actor is curious about his character’s whereabouts after the original series ended its run in 2014. According to Atkins, the script for the upcoming reboot is"top-notch"and"pays homage, beautifully to the late Willie Garson.“He admitted that he’s really looking forward to returning to the franchise,
“I’m curious about what’s Jones doing these days. What department is he heading? What team is he leading? It’s really exciting. I’ve heard that the script is top-notch. It pays homage beautifully to the late Willie Garson, and it just really picks back up where it left off in terms of the wit and the excitement and the relationships. I’m looking forward to it myself.”
What Does Sharif Atkins' Return Mean For The White Collar Reboot?
The Upcoming Season Is Gathering All the Original Stars
The upcoming revival is in the process of onboarding all the original stars,giving fans a real reunion ten years after the series' completion. Atkins' return to the universe is another piece of good news. The show’s two lead stars,Caffrey actor Matt Boomerand Peter Burke star Tim DeKay, have both been confirmed to reprise their roles in the reboot, alongside Elizabeth Burke’s star Tiffani Thiessen. The upcoming reunion is looking even more robust with Atkins' on board.
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The news about his return means that the show isn’t just rebooting the series for the sake of it. Agent Jones is more of a supporting character in the original run, and throughout the years, Atkin has become a well-known face for his involvement inStar WarsandGrey’s Anatomy.Getting him on boardshows the production team’s commitmentto makingWhite Collarrebootgreat.
Our Take On Sharif Atkins' Return
It’s Definitely Good News
Agent Jones isn’t a major character like Peter Burke or Neal Caffrey, but without him,White Collarwould certainly feel empty. Sadly, with Garson’s passing, the reboot will have toanswer to Mozzie’s absence, but having Atkins back as Agent Jones would certainlymake up for what’s missing, even though things will not be the same.
Picking up where the original series left off is a great task - while many other franchises focus on the new generations and their legacy, it seems thatWhite Collar: Renaissanceis taking a different route, aiming to recapture the show’s magic. It’s also likely that Mozzie won’t be recast, but instead, the series will findan explanation to give Mozzieto give a proper farewell to the character and the actor who portrayed him.
White Collar
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White Collar is a crime drama television series featuring Neal Caffrey, a skilled con artist and art thief, portrayed by Matt Bomer. After being captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, Neal agrees to help the FBI catch elusive white-collar criminals as a consultant, leveraging his unique skills. The series explores the evolving partnership and mutual trust between Neal and Peter, blending elements of crime-solving and personal redemption.
