Come to think about it, Shemar Moore did appear uncharacteristically subdued on social media after the Could 16 collection finale of S.W.A.T.
And now we all know why he wasn’t repeating issues like “we ain’t completed chasing unhealthy guys and blowing up stuff” like he did after CBS canceled his present a second time: he’s not saying goodbye to Hondo, in any case.
Sony Footage Tv is spinning off the cop drama for a brand new present dubbed S.W.A.T. Exiles. Moore will reprise his character as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson whereas the 200-person manufacturing crew that helped to make S.W.A.T. successful for CBS will get to maintain their jobs when manufacturing resumes this summer season in Los Angeles.
Jason Ning (Lucifer) will take over as showrunner as a part of his not too long ago renewed total take care of SPT. The plan for the studio is to supply and distribute the 10-episode collection globally by “discovering the suitable houses and companions for these new tales to achieve the passionate S.W.A.T. fanbase and appeal to new viewers.”
Further govt producers embody Moore, Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Unique Movie and James Scura.
Right here’s the logline for the spinoff: “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Hondo is pulled out of compelled retirement to guide a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable younger recruits. Hondo should bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and switch a squad of outsiders right into a workforce able to defending town and saving this system that made him who he’s.”
No further castmembers have been introduced.
“My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable,” Moore mentioned in a press release. “We entertained the world, defied the percentages, got here again from the useless twice, and continued to woo followers and households worldwide. I’m excited for this subsequent technology and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony.”
“We couldn’t be extra excited to deliver the subsequent chapter of S.W.A.T. to life — each for our extremely devoted followers of the unique franchise and for a brand new technology of viewers,” added Katherine Pope, SPT Studios President. “We’re grateful to our unimaginable companions Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jason Ning and Shemar Moore for embarking on this journey with us. This workforce’s dedication to the worldwide fanbase, to our beloved crew and to our metropolis runs deep!”
S.W.A.T. wrapped eight seasons on CBS Could 16 with Hondo and his 20 Squad responding to a theft in progress. All of them affectionately tapped the S.W.A.T. image on their method out of headquarters.
Through the previous two years, Sony was in a position to suggest monetary phrases that have been interesting to CBS, sealing eleventh-hour pickups for the drama from Shawn Ryan and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. This time, nonetheless, CBS didn’t have interaction in renewal talks, opting as a substitute to finish the long-running collection to make might for brand spanking new Paramount-owned reveals like Sheriff Nation.
