The studio behind SWAT — and the present’s lead actor — are taking one other shot at holding the franchise going.
Sony Footage Tv has greenlit a by-product of the crime procedural titled SWAT Exiles. Just like the not too long ago ended CBS sequence, Exiles will star Shemar Moore, reprising his position as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson as he works with a workforce of younger recruits. Sony may also distribute the sequence worldwide and can store it to potential consumers within the close to future.
The studio made the announcement Sunday night at its annual L.A. Screenings occasion.
“We’re thrilled to usher this beloved franchise into a brand new period with SWAT Exiles,” mentioned Sony Footage TV chairman Keith Le Goy mentioned in an announcement. “We imagine in championing highly effective storytelling and in our groups’ distinctive capacity to create and ship these tales to audiences all over the world. This perception is embedded in our DNA and central to each choice we make.”
Jason Ning (The Brothers Solar, Mrs. Davis) would be the showrunner on the spinoff as a part of a not too long ago renewed total take care of Sony (Ning can also be engaged on the studio’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequence, which is in growth for Amazon’s Prime Video, with Ron Moore). Ning will govt produce SWAT Exiles with SWAT EPs Shemar Moore, Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Authentic Movie, and James Scura.
“I couldn’t be extra thrilled to accomplice with Sony to carry SWAT Exiles to life,” mentioned Ning. “It’s an unimaginable honor to hold ahead the legacy of a present that followers all over the world have come to like. Working with Shemar Moore, who defines what it means to be a number one man, and introducing a brand new era of characters into this world is a dream.”
Sony has ordered 10 episodes of Exiles, with growth happening now. The studio hopes to start manufacturing in the summertime in Los Angeles, noting that the spinoff will preserve about 200 members of SWAT’s L.A.-based crew employed.
“My eight seasons on SWAT have been epic and memorable. We entertained the world, defied the chances, got here again from the lifeless twice, and continued to woo followers and households worldwide,” mentioned Moore. “I’m excited for this subsequent era and iteration of SWAT with Sony. [Sony Pictures TV Studios president] Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning, and I’ll preserve the franchise, thrill journey motion, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of SWAT alive.”
Added Pope, “We couldn’t be extra excited to carry the subsequent chapter of SWAT to life — each for our extremely devoted followers of the unique franchise and for a brand new era of viewers,” mentioned Pope. “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.”
The spinoff announcement comes simply two days after SWAT concluded after eight seasons on CBS. The community initially canceled the sequence after its sixth season in 2023, then reversed course and renewed SWAT for what was billed as a seventh and remaining season. CBS then modified its thoughts once more and ordered an eighth season earlier than canceling the present for a second time in March. Seasons one via seven of SWAT stream on Netflix, whereas the just-finished eighth season is on CBS’ sibling streamer Paramount+.
Right here is Sony’s description of SWAT Exiles: “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson is pulled out of pressured 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 the town and saving this system that made him who he’s.”
After CBS introduced SWAT’s cancellation in March, Moore mentioned in an Instagram video that he wasn’t able to say goodbye to the present — and known as out potential new properties for the sequence: “Hey, Netflix, the way you doing?” Moore mentioned. “Netflix, when you’re thinking about a present that’s in autopilot that the world is watching, we’d love to return play. NBC, Fox, ABC, hey, you need to come flirt with me? You’re invited to the barbecue. Decide your favourite restaurant. I’ll pay the invoice.”