Sony Pictures Television has announced a new spin-off series titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, with Shemar Moore returning to reprise his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The series is currently in development and promises to deliver another high-stakes chapter in the S.W.A.T. universe.
In S.W.A.T. Exiles, Hondo (Moore) returns from his forced retirement after an important mission fails. Hondo is given a last chance by his superiors and must lead a SWAT unit consisting of young and unpredictable recruits. While navigating the generational gaps and contrasting personalities of his new team, Hondo is dedicated to protecting his city and saving the program that made him who he is.
The production process for the 10-episode S.W.A.T. Exiles is planned to begin this summer in Los Angeles. Nearly 200 crew members from the original series will continue working on this new project. The original S.W.A.T. series, which ran for eight seasons, has reached over 1 billion viewing hours globally and ranked in the top 10 shows across 47 countries.
Sony Pictures Television has stated, “the new series expands the popular S.W.A.T. universe, underscores SPT’s commitment to producing high-quality content, and enhances the value of key intellectual property in the evolving television landscape.”
“My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable,” said Shemar Moore. “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. Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning, and I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON’T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!”
Katherine Pope, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios, added, “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 viewer.
We’re grateful to our incredible partners Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jason Ning and Shemar Moore for embarking on this journey with us. This team’s commitment to the global fanbase, to our beloved crew and to our city runs deep!”
Showrunner and executive producer Ning shared his enthusiasm: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Sony to bring S.W.A.T. EXILES to life. It’s an incredible honor to carry forward the legacy of a show that fans around the world have come to love. Working with Shemar Moore, who defines what it means to be a leading man, and introducing a new generation of characters into this world is a dream.”
S.W.A.T. Exiles is executive produced by Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, Shemar Moore, Jason Ning, and James Scura.
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