S.W.A.T. will soon be back on the beat.
Sony Pictures Television, which produced the police drama, has ordered a spinoff starring Shemar Moore.
In a post on Instagram Sunday night, May 18, the studio revealed the title will be S.W.A.T Exiles. The post included a video of Moore, who played Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on the original show, thanking fans for watching for eight years.
Related: CBS Cancels S.W.A.T. After 8 Seasons – Shemar Moore Reacts
In an accompanying press release, Moore said: “My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable. We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide. I am excited for this next generation and iteration of S.W.A.T. with Sony.”
CBS canceled and un-canceled S.W.A.T. a couple of times. The drama centered on an elite LAPD squad and ended its run on the network on May 16.
Here’s the description for the spinoff: “After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.”
Additional cast members will be announced later.
The show will consist of 10 episodes. Sony plans to start production this summer in Los Angeles and the 200-person local production crew from the original show is expected to keep their jobs, the studio said.
“We are thrilled to usher this beloved franchise into a new era with S.W.A.T. Exiles,” said Keith Le Goy, chairman of Sony Pictures Television. “We believe in championing powerful storytelling and in our teams’ exceptional ability to create and deliver these stories to audiences around the world.”
Added Katherine Pope, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios: “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the next chapter of S.W.A.T. to life — both for our incredibly dedicated fans of the original franchise and for a new generation of viewers.”
Jason Ning (Lucifer) will serve as showrunner. Executive producers include Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, Shemar Moore, and James Scura.
S.W.A.T. Exiles doesn’t have a TV or streaming home right now, but it will be shopped around with a focus on “finding the right homes and partners for these new stories to reach the passionate S.W.A.T. fanbase and attract new viewers,” per Sony.
Check out the video announcement below:
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