‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ remake in the works Chuck Norris-led TV classic will star San Antonio native Jared Padalecki

FILE - Jared Padalecki attends the 2019 CW Network Upfront at New York City Center on May 16, 2019. Padalecki is slated to star in a remake of "Walker, Texas Ranger", possibly on CBS. FILE - Jared Padalecki attends the 2019 CW Network Upfront at New York City Center on May 16, 2019. Padalecki is slated to star in a remake of "Walker, Texas Ranger", possibly on CBS. Photo: (Photo By Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images), Getty Images Photo: (Photo By Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images), Getty Images Image 1 of / 80 Caption Close ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ remake in the works 1 / 80 Back to Gallery

We can't resist saying this: There is a new Walker, Texas Ranger in town.

"Supernatural" star and San Antonio native Jared Padalecki is slated to star in a remake of the classic Chuck Norris-led series, "Walker, Texas Ranger," according to Variety magazine.

The series would focus on Walker (Padalecki) as he returns from years undercover. A widower and father of two, he begins fighting crime with a new partner, who is one of the only female Rangers in history. Together, they fight for what's right at any cost.

The original series, which starred Chuck Norris, ran from 1993 to 2001 on CBS. It was televised in over 100 countries and has spawned a 2005 made-for-television movie, "Trial By Fire."

Although the remake doesn't yet have a TV home, it's likely to air on CBS. The network has has success with reboots of series, like like Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver and Magnum P.I.

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