S.W.A.T‘s David Lim broke his silence after Shemar Moore‘s upcoming spinoff was picked up with out every other forged members concerned.
“I’ve been sitting with every thing that got here out final week, and I simply need to say this,” Lim, 41, wrote through Instagram on Thursday, Could 28. “Being part of S.W.A.T. for the previous 8 seasons has been one of many nice honors of my life. I poured my coronary heart into taking part in Tan — and much more than that, into the crew and friendships we constructed on and off display screen.”
Lim mirrored on the group dynamic behind the scenes, including, “What made S.W.A.T. particular wasn’t simply the motion, or one character. It was the squad. The bond. The camaraderie. The shared blood, sweat, tears, and laughs we gave to each episode. That easy chemistry was there from the very first day we got here collectively for the pilot, and it carried via all 8 seasons.”
Whereas discussing the present’s a number of cancellations, Lim applauded his former costars for working collectively to advocate for a renewal.
“I’m pleased with how we fought for a ninth season. We believed we nonetheless had extra to offer, extra tales to inform. We wished it for our crew, for one another, and for the newer faces simply becoming a member of us,” he continued. “It wasn’t within the playing cards for all of us — and that’s okay. We had a magical run and went out on a excessive notice with these remaining two episodes.”
Lim acknowledged that he wasn’t thrilled to listen to about Sony Tv Photos ordering S.W.A.T: Exiles with solely Moore hooked up to look.
“I’d be mendacity if I stated the rollout of the brand new spinoff didn’t sting. It was robust to see it introduced simply two days after our finale — with no point out of the forged who helped construct S.W.A.T. from day one,” he continued. “After 8 unimaginable seasons, it felt like we had been brushed apart when there might’ve been a second of reflection and recognition — for the individuals who constructed this present, and for the impression it had on so many.”
The actor addressed the outpouring of affection that he and the remainder of the S.W.A.T alums acquired within the wake of the drama, writing, “I’ve seen the feedback, the messages, the assist — and it actually means rather a lot. I could not know what the long run holds for Tan, however I couldn’t be extra pleased with what we created collectively — our forged, writers, producers, crew … our SWAT household. No model of this story can take that away. Thanks for driving with us. All the time. Roll SWAT. 🖤.”
Within the feedback part, former S.W.A.T star Rochelle Aytes confirmed her assist, writing,” Fantastically stated!! Right here’s to a tremendous 8 years! Could your subsequent journey be simply as unimaginable if no more!! ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽.”
Niko Pepaj and Annie Ilonzeh, who starred reverse Lim within the present’s eighth and remaining season, additionally replied after remaining tight-lipped on the spinoff drama. “Very nicely stated David🫶🏽🤎,” Ilonzeh added.
Earlier this month, S.W.A.T. got here to an finish after eight seasons on CBS. Two days later Moore, 55, confirmed he can be headlining a follow-up sequence for Sony Tv Photos the place his character “is pulled out of compelled retirement to steer a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable younger recruits,” in line with the synopsis.
S.W.A.T followers, nevertheless, had been fast to level out within the feedback part of Moore’s put up that the remainder of the forged from the CBS sequence wasn’t included. Most of Moore’s costars — together with Jay Harrington, Patrick St. Esprit and Anna Enger Ritch — have but to publicly acknowledge him increasing the S.W.A.T universe solo.
Moore, in the meantime, defended his resolution to department out on his personal after backlash from followers.
“No one likes change. I perceive that. I get it one hundred pc. However with out change, you possibly can’t develop. You possibly can’t win with out taking your lumps,” he defined through Instagram. “It ain’t simple making it within the recreation of Hollywood. It ain’t. TV reveals don’t final eight years anymore. The sport has modified. However S.W.A.T. Exiles, child! S.W.A.T. Exiles. Greater, bolder. S.W.A.T. on steroids.”
Moore in contrast making a present to taking part in soccer.
“I’m not saying I’m Tom Brady, however I’m the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T. That’s not smug. That’s not ego. It’s a truth. I’m the quarterback. I’m Shemar Moore a.okay.aHondo,” he continued. “However I had a squad. A robust squad. A household. A crew. And I might be remiss If I didn’t say out loud to the world and to them — as a result of I do know they’re watching this — I like you. I respect you. I recognize you.”
Elsewhere within the video, Moore talked about his casemates, including, “That’s my household for all times, OK? However identical to in sports activities, Tom Brady may be the quarterback, however individuals get traded. Tight ends get traded, the working again will get traded, the receivers get traded.”
He continued: “However the crew retains on pushing with their quarterback, and I’m that man. So proud, so grateful. I’m not going to apologize for nothing. Busted my ass for 31 years to do what I do, and I’m excited in regards to the future.”