The cast of ‘Suits’.Photo:Frank Ockenfels/USA/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Frank Ockenfels/USA/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
The highly anticipatedSuitsspinoff,Suits LA, is officially getting a new pilot at NBCUniversal.
The cast of ‘Suits’.Shane Mahood/USA Network/courtesy Everett Collection
Shane Mahood/USA Network/courtesy Everett Collection
Under the direction of Victoria Mahoney, the show is scheduled to begin production in late March in Vancouver, Canada. If the pilot goes to series,Suits LAcould be released sometime in the 2024-2025 season.
In addition to writing the pilot, Korsh will executive produce alongside formerSuitsEPs David Bartis, Doug Liman and Gene Klein.
Many stars from the original series have been vocal about their desire to return to theSuitsuniverse.
Ahead of the 2024 Golden Globes,Patrick J. Adams, who played Mike Ross in the nine-season USA Network series, toldET’s Rachel SmithduringVarietyandET’s Golden Globes 2024 pre-show that he would be open to reprising his role.
Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams on ‘Suits’.USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collection
USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collection
“We found out about — well, it’s not a revival — but aSuitsspinoff. I think it’s all in early stages. But what did they say? It’s a show in theSuitsuniverse. Like aSuitsLA,” Adams explainedahead of the awards show.
“Anyway, our fearless showrunner Aaron’s working on that. And if we got the phone call, if I got the phone call, I’m ready to suit up again. I love the show, I love the character. And I loved working with all these people,” he added.
In June, Netflix announced that the drama, also starringMeghan Markle,Gabriel Macht,Rick Hoffman,Gina TorresandSarah Rafferty, was coming to the streamer for the first time.Suitshad arunaway summersince hitting queues, where it continues to trend.
The series hit3 billion viewing minutesbetween Netflix and Peacock for the week of June 26 to July 2. On Netflix,Suits’ first season accumulated more than 26 million hours viewed during that week alone, according to the streamer’s Top Ten list. The show remained in its Top 10 Series for at least 4 weeks.
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Seasons 1 to 8 ofSuitscan be streamed on Netflix. The 9th and final season of the drama is available on Peacock.
source: people.com
