The S.W.A.T. sequence finale could have simply aired two days in the past, on Friday, Might 16, on CBS, however that gained’t be the final time we see Shemar Moore taking part in Hondo. The present is, in a method, being introduced again from cancellation but once more.
Sony Footage Tv has introduced a sequence order for a by-product, S.W.A.T. Exiles, with Moore reprising his position as Hondo. Sony Footage Tv will produce and distribute the 10-episode sequence globally and is targeted on discovering the fitting houses and companions for these new tales. Growth is at the moment underway with manufacturing set to start this summer season in Los Angeles. This preserves jobs for the 200-person native manufacturing crew who’ve been instrumental to the success of the unique sequence for its eight seasons. Jason Ning will function showrunner.
“My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. 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. I’m excited for this subsequent technology and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony. Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning, and I’ll maintain the franchise, thrill trip motion, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON’T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!,” mentioned Shemar Moore in a press release.
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In S.W.A.T. 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 crew able to defending the town and saving this system that made him who he’s.
“We’re thrilled to usher this beloved franchise into a brand new period with S.W.A.T. EXILES,” mentioned Keith Le Goy, Chairman of Sony Footage Tv. “We imagine in championing highly effective storytelling and in our groups’ distinctive means to create and ship these tales to audiences around the globe. This perception is embedded in our DNA and central to each determination we make.”
Added Katherine Pope, President, Sony Footage Tv Studios, “We couldn’t be extra excited to carry the following 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. 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 crew’s dedication to the worldwide fanbase, to our beloved crew and to our metropolis runs deep!”
“I couldn’t be extra thrilled to associate with Sony to carry S.W.A.T. EXILES to life. It’s an unimaginable honor to hold ahead the legacy of a present that followers around the globe have come to like. Working with Shemar Moore, who defines what it means to be a number one man, and introducing a brand new technology of characters into this world is a dream,” mentioned Ning.
As a part of Ning’s not too long ago renewed general take care of Sony Footage Tv, he’ll function showrunner and govt producer. Further govt producers embody Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Authentic Movie, Shemar Moore, and James Scura.
The sequence was canceled first after six seasons, then picked up for a seventh (and ultimate) simply days later in Might 2023. Then, the sequence was renewed for an eighth season, which ended up being its final. After the newest cancellation, Moore had begun campaigning for the sequence to be saved once more, and it seems prefer it labored (in a method).
S.W.A.T. ended its eight-season run on CBS with Hondo nonetheless main 20-Squad and the crew heading out to answer one other name like some other day. We’ll have to attend to see if anybody who was nonetheless on 20-Squad — Deacon (Jay Harrington), Tan (David Lim), Powell (Anna Enger Ritch), Alfaro (Niko Pepaj), and Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh) — or S.W.A.T. Commander Hicks (Patrick St. Esprit) will present up on this new sequence.
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