A spin-off of the hit drama Suits has been greenlit at NBC.
The original series starred Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle.
On Friday, it was reported that NBC had placed an order for Suits: LA.
The TV series is set in the same universe as the original, but in Los Angeles, California.
The network ordered a pilot in February and began filming in the spring.
No release date information has been revealed.
In the first look at the series, Arrow star Stephen Amell sits at a desk with a serious expression.
Stephen plays Ted Black, a former New York federal prosecutor who now runs a law firm in Los Angeles.
Per The Hollywood ReporterThe show’s synopsis read: “His company is at a crisis point, and to survive, he must embrace a role he has played with contempt throughout his career.
“Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalty to both Ted and each other, while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.”
The show also stars The Walking Dead’s Josh McDermitt, Ricky Stanicky star Lex Scott Davis and One Tree Hill alum Bryan Greenberg.
Suits creator Aaron Korsh returned as executive producer, as did David Bartis, Doug Liman and Gene Klein.
WHAT THE FANS THINK
When the snapshot was shared on social media, fans were excited about the new spin-off series.
One wrote on X: “New suits??
“Can not wait!”
Another said: “I like Suits so this is good news for me.”
Cast of suits
Suits ran for nine seasons and ended in 2019.
Some cast members included:
- Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter
- Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane
- Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt
- Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen
- Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson
- Abigail Spencer as Dana “Scottie” Scott
MORE ABOUT SUITS
Suits was a legal drama series that aired in the US from June 2011 to September 2019.
The show ran for nine seasons.
The show follows college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) who gets the chance to work for big-time lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht).
Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman, Gina Torres, Abigail Spencer and Amanda Schull also starred in Suits.
Megan was the main character of the series, but left after seven seasons due to her engagement to Prince Harry.
In 2011, Patrick was nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series, but lost to Steve Buscemi.
Fans can rewatch the series on Netflix in the US
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