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6 days ago
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S.W.A.T. Vet Weighs In on Surprise Spinoff News (‘I'd Be Lying If I Said It Didn't Sting'), Gets Support From Co-Stars
David Lim, who since Day 1 played S.W.A.T.'s Office Victor Tan, has shared his candid thoughts on how the S.W.A.T. EXILES spinoff announcement was handled earlier this month. In EXILES, which will begin filming 10 episodes this summer in Los Angeles, '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,' reads the official logline. '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.' (Yeah, we have thoughts on that premise, too.) More from TVLine S.W.A.T. EXILES: Can Someone Make the Spinoff's Premise Make Sense...? Shemar Moore: It's 'Bittersweet' Doing S.W.A.T. Spinoff Without OG Cast, 'But I'm the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T. It's a Fact' 'S.W.A.T. Universe Was Dead for Less Than 48 Hours': Shemar Moore and EP Celebrate EXILES Spinoff News Shemar Moore, who headlined S.W.A.T. for eight seasons as Hondo, is the only cast member confirmed to return for EXILES — though Sony Pictures TV Studios chief Katherine Pope has said, 'I think you can expect some of your favorites to be a part of it in some way.' But as Lim alludes to in his lengthy Instagram post, neither Moore nor showrunner Jason Ning acknowledged the CBS reboot's ensemble in their statements accompanying the May 18 spinoff announcement. (Moore would, days later, later name-check Lim and other co-stars in an Instagram video in which he also framed himself as 'the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.') 'I'd be lying if I said the rollout of the new spinoff didn't sting,' Lim shared on Instagram. 'It was tough to see it announced just two days after our finale — with no mention of the cast who helped build S.W.A.T. from day one. 'After 8 incredible seasons,' he added, 'it felt like we were brushed aside when there could've been a moment of reflection and recognition — for the people who built this show, and for the impact it had on so many.' Lim led off his post by saying, 'Being a part of S.W.A.T. for the past 8 seasons has been one of the great honors of my life. I poured my heart into playing Tan — and even more than that, into the team and friendships we built on and off screen. What made S.W.A.T. special wasn't just the action, or one character. It was the squad. The bond. The camaraderie…. That effortless chemistry was there from the very first day we came together for the pilot, and it carried through all 8 seasons…. We had a magical run and went out on a high note with those final two episodes.' In closing, he said, 'I've seen the comments, the messages, the support — and it truly means a lot. I may not know what the future holds for Tan, but I couldn't be more proud of what we created together — our cast, writers, producers, crew… our SWAT family. No version of this story can take that away.' Lim's IG has thus far received supportive comments from past/present co-stars including Rochelle Aytes ('Beautifully said!!'), Annie Ilonzeh ('Very well said'), Niko Pepaj ('Love you brother') and Emily Alabi ('So much love & respect to you and the entire @swatcbs @swatwriters team'). In Moore's aforementioned Instagram video, the S.W.A.T. front man and EP acknowledged that he 'might catch some flack from the industry with what I'm about to say,' before referring to himself as 'the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.' and saying it's up to the EXILES 'team' to 'keep on pushing with their quarterback.' After singling out a dozen castmates, Moore stressed, 'That's my family for life, OK? But just like in sports, Tom Brady might be the quarterback, but people get traded. Tight ends get traded, the running back gets traded, the receivers get traded… but the team keeps on pushing with their quarterback, and I'm that guy.' Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
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23-05-2025
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'S.W.A.T.' Spinoff 'EXILES' Will See the Return of Other 'Favorites' Besides Shemar Moore, Says Studio Exec
Sony Pictures TV President Katherine Pope teased that Shemar Moore won't be the only S.W.A.T. star to appear on the spinoff EXILES The spinoff was announced earlier this week, mere days following the series finale of S.W.A.T. after its third cancelation Moore called himself the "Tom Brady of S.W.A.T." in an Instagram post he shared hours after news of the spinoff brokeShemar Moore's Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson won't be the only S.W.A.T. star heading to the show's newly announced spinoff, S.W.A.T. EXILES. In the wake of EXILES being announced mere days following the series finale of S.W.A.T., Sony Pictures TV President Katherine Pope told Variety to expect some "favorites" from the original series to pop up on the spinoff. "For sure," Pope said, noting the shows now exist in their own "universe." "There is a clear world that we're exploring here," Pope continued. "We're still putting it all together, but for sure, I think you can expect some of your favorites to be a part of it in some way." Pope also teased more about S.W.A.T. EXILES' premise, calling it "a bit of a take on the culture generation clash of Gen X versus Gen Z." "Where Hondo is all about duty, hierarchy and chain of command, the Gen Zers are a little more like, 'I might need to take a mental health day. I want to talk about it. I want to understand it.' It's kind of our take on Top Gun Maverick." "How do we build bridges around not just generational divides, but all forms of divide? There's a lot of division going on in our world. If we just took some time to listen and to try and be part of a team, and what that really means, it would probably be better for all of us," Pope added. Pope said EXILES came together "within weeks" following CBS' cancelation of S.W.A.T. — which was technically the third time the network canceled it. EXILES' first season will feature 10 episodes and Jason Ning is serving as showrunner. He'll executive produce alongside Neal H. Mortiz, Pavun Shetty, James Scura and Moore. "My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable," Moore said in a statement about the spinoff. "We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide." He added, "I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON'T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!" Hours after news of the spinoff's broke, Moore shared an Instagram video in which he called himself the "Tom Brady of S.W.A.T." and addressed him being the only cast member announced to return, calling his former co-stars "a strong squad, a family, a team." Read the original article on People
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19-05-2025
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‘S.W.A.T. Universe Was Dead for Less Than 48 Hours': Shemar Moore and EP Celebrate EXILES Spinoff News
Shemar Moore is taking a moment to thank all the 'baby girls' out there who fought to keep S.W.A.T. alive. Following word that the thrice-cancelled CBS police procedural would continue by way of 10-episode offshoot S.W.A.T. EXILES, Moore celebrated the news in a video shared by producers Sony Pictures Television. More from TVLine S.W.A.T. Spinoff Ordered to Series, With Shemar Moore Returning Alongside 'New Generation of Characters' 75+ Cancelled TV Shows That Came Back! The Neighborhood Spinoff Is Dead - But Malcolm's Big Move Will Stick in Season 8, Says Cedric the Entertainer 'To all my homies, fans and baby girls… to everybody out there around the world who have supported us for eight years, first of all, thank you. We couldn't have done this without you,' he said. 'I know the sad news is we got cancelled, but the good news is we don't stop fighting. And guess what happens when you don't stop fighting? We won! S.W.A.T. ain't going nowhere! Hondo ain't going nowhere! 'Hondo back in the building!' Moore exclaimed. 'S.W.A.T. back in the building! Say it loud, say it proud: S.W.A.T. and Hondo back in the building!' Executive producer Shawn Ryan, who developed CBS' 2017 S.W.A.T. reboot alongside Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, also toasted the news in a post that alluded to the series' nine lives. 'S.W.A.T. universe was dead for less than 48 hours,' he wrote on X. 'So thrilled for Shemar and our crew. Can't wait to see what they do with this….' You heard it here first, Hondo's not done yet. Be on the lookout for S.W.A.T. EXILES — he's back not just to lead, but to rebuild. New recruits. No second chances.#LAScreenings25 #SWAT #SWATExiles #Exiles — Sony Pics at Home (@SonyPicsAtHome) May 19, 2025 S.W.A.T. EXILES picks up 'after a high-profile mission goes sideways,' at which point Hondo 'is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits,' according to the official logline. '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.' Production on the spinoff is set to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with Jason Ning (Lucifer, Mrs. Davis) tapped to serve as showrunner. A Stateside network or streaming service is not yet attached; TVLine will keep you posted as we learn more. Cancelled TV Shows That Came Back! View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
