Yahoo Lifestyle NBC Announced the Biggest News Yet About the 'Suits L.A.' Spinoff
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When Suits debuted on Netflix in June 2023 after airing on the USA Network, no one expected the drama to take off as fast as it did. While it generated a legion of viewers during its initial run that ended in 2019 after nine seasons, the show took on a resurgence this summer as it became one of the top programs for the service. What's more, Suits' success led folks to wonder if a season 10 was in the works, or if there was potentially a reboot in their midst.
Now, it looks like we're heading back to court in a whole new way.
In a report from Deadline in October 2023, the publication revealed that a new series in the Suits franchise was officially in the works at NBCUniversal. According to the outlet, series creator Aaron Korsh is working on the project, which will feature new characters in a new location. The show's setting will move from Suits' New York law firm to one in Los Angeles. What's more, in a shocking announcement made by Deadline on February 1, it was announced NBC gave the green light to shoot a pilot for Suits L.A.
Given the success of the first show, how will this spinoff fare? Well, we're on the case with all the details of what to expect from the brand-new series.
Did Suits L.A. get picked up?
Signed, sealed, delivered!
Fans of Suits got big news about the status of Suits L.A. on July 19, with the show officially getting a series order on NBC. People was one of the first outlets to report the announcement, but it's not just the media talking about the series pick-up.
Stephen Amell, who is set to star in the upcoming drama, gave a first look on Instagram at his character, Ted Black. Posting a still image of him sitting at a desk against a window overlooking Los Angeles, he teased that fans will likely see him on-screen sooner than they think.
"Meet Ted Black. Suits LA. Coming soon," he captioned the photo on Instagram.
When is the premiere date of Suits L.A.?
It's time to mark those calendars and prepare all the evidence, because Suits L.A. will premiere Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
The news of the Suits L.A. premiere date came out on November 22, when the show's official Instagram dropped a teaser trailer for the series. What's more, the show revealed new episodes will also stream on Peacock the day after airing on primetime TV.
"Let’s keep this brief. 💼," read the caption. "#SuitsLA premieres Sunday, February 23 on NBC and streaming next day on @peacock."
What will Suits: LA be about?
As for what fans can expect from the first series after the initial Suits spinoff Pearson, which was canceled after one season, Entertainment Weekly reported in October 2023 that the show is being designed as "a workplace drama with elements of a legal procedural."
Per an official release in Variety in February, Suits L.A. will focus on a former New York federal prosecutor named Ted Black. He has ventured over to Los Angeles, where he developed a name for representing some of the most powerful people in the city. But when "his firm is at a crisis point, in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career." And if that wasn't enough, the publication notes Ted's past will slowly catch up to him, all while the employees at the firm mix both business and pleasure.
Well, sign us up, because we need to know what's next!
Who will be in the cast of Suits: L.A.?
Just days after it was revealed the official Suits reboot was happening, details emerged about who will join the cast of the upcoming series. According to a February 13 report from Deadline, actor Stephen Amell is set to play Ted Black, the New York federal prosecutor who moves to Los Angeles to help his law firm weather a company crisis.
What's more, Stephen went on Instagram the same day to screenshot the article and confirm the news himself. "For the record, I’m a 42 regular," he joked in the caption.
Deadline also reported on February 22 that Josh McDermitt will step in to play Stuart Lane, Ted's best friend. According to the publication, the two join together to create the firm Black Lane Law, which specializes in criminal and entertainment law.
Additionally, per Variety on February 28, Lex Scott Davis has been cast as the female lead, Erica Rollins. An employee of Ted's, the character is "a savvy and strong-willed rising star … shrewd enough to test the loyalty of her associates only to admire some of them for not having any."
The cast of Suits L.A. keeps on growing, as Deadline revealed in March that actor Bryan Greenberg (well-known for portraying Jake Jagielski on One Tree Hill) is set to round out the group of series regulars. He portrays Rick Dodsen, Ted Black's mentee in the entertainment division of Black Lane Law. He's also on track to receive a promotion at the law firm, so he always needs to be ahead of his work rival, Erica Rollins.
Bryan revealed the news himself with screenshots of the original announcement on Instagram. "Suiting up! 👔🎬 #NextChapter," read the caption.
Bryan's isn't the only casting news as of late. Variety reported on March 8 that Troy Winbush was cast in a recurring role as former FBI agent Kevin, "Ted's old friend and ex-partner who is now a private detective." TVLine also shared on March 13 the casting of Alice Lee, who will recur as Leah, an associate attorney at Black Lane Law.
Has Suits: L.A. started filming?
It looks like filming for the Suits: L.A. pilot is officially underway!
Stephen tipped fans off to the next phase for the upcoming spinoff with a surprise post on Instagram on March 25. He revealed he was traveling to Canada to film a pilot, pointing out the coincidence of the date with his work on another popular TV show.
"Heading to Vancouver to shoot a pilot," he wrote. "Almost 12 years to the day since we shot the Arrow pilot. This is surreal. I am so excited!!"
Naturally, fans were ecstatic to see Stephen's unexpected update, and they bombarded him in the comments about it. "IT HAS TO BE SUITS!!!!! 😍," one person wrote. "Have a wonderful time and make history... again 💪🏆🏆❤," another congratulated him. "Have a great time filming the Suits L.A. pilot with the cast and crew," a different follower added.
Will the original Suits cast be in Suits: L.A.?
In a surprise twist of events, Gabriel Macht will be reprising his role as Harvey Specter on Suits L.A. Per Deadline in November 2024, the actor will recur for a three-episode arc, with the date of his debut currently unknown.
Gabriel confirmed the news with an exciting post uploaded on TikTok. "When an old friend is in need … it’s time to take care of things and make those very 'things' right," he wrote alongside the clip of him getting into costume.
As far as who else from the original cast is joining Suits L.A., there's always a chance we could see Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) and other members of the fan-favorite ensemble (which includes Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres) to come back to the new series in the form of crossover episodes. Patrick seemingly implied he'd be down to reprise his role if offered the chance.
"I would jump in there. I'll do whatever they want," he shared with Entertainment Tonight at the 2024 Golden Globes back in January. "Whatever the fans want, I'm there. I love this role. I love the world. I love everybody involved."
And if that wasn't enough to satisfy fans, Sarah shared a similar sentiment when speaking with Good Housekeeping in September 2024. "You know, people do ask us, 'Are you guys going to be on it?'" she told us. "I'm always happy to put on the high heels and show up and support. But I also can support from behind the scenes, watching and enjoying it and spreading the word."
Guess we'll have to keep our fingers crossed!
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