‘Suits’ spinoff ‘Suits: LA’ to be led by Stephen Amell
Stephen Amell is gearing up for a new role in NBC's latest venture, "Suits: LA." Set to lead the spinoff, he'll portray Ted Black, described as «a charismatic force of nature who puts his own needs above others.»
The original «Suits,» a creation of UCP, had a successful run on the USA Network from 2011 to 2019, spanning nine seasons. Recently, it regained popularity when it started streaming on Netflix in 2023, dominating their charts for several weeks. With over 45 billion minutes streamed on both Netflix and Peacock combined, its legacy remains strong.
The spinoff recently received a pilot order from NBC, with filming slated to commence in March in Vancouver. Created by the original mastermind Aaron Korsch, the new series will chart the journey of Ted Black, a former New York prosecutor who establishes a prominent law firm in Los Angeles, specializing in criminal and entertainment law.
As the official synopsis reveals, Ted finds himself at a crossroads, compelled to embrace a role he once disdained to save his struggling firm. Surrounded by a dynamic cast of characters, loyalty is tested amidst the intertwining of personal and professional lives, while Ted's past decisions come back to haunt him, forcing him to confront the sacrifices he made.
Executive producers David Bartis, Doug Liman, Gene Klein, and Victoria Mahoney are at the helm, with Mahoney also directing the pilot episode. Beatrice Springborn, president of Universal International Studios and
