The spin-off series for one of 2023’s biggest surprise revivals just got a major filming update. A new report fromVarietyrevealed thatSuits: L.A., theSuitsspin-off starringStephen Amell, has moved filming to Los Angeles after filming the pilot episode in Vancouver. The series will now proceed with filming for the rest of the first season in LA in keeping with its namesake to deliver a level of authenticity absent from many shows and films in the current age of green screens and visual effects. TheSuits: L.A.spin-off is not a reboot or direct sequel, but a show that exists in the same universe with new characters, leaving the door open to potential cameos from originalSuitscharacters.
In addition to Amell,Suits: L.A. also starsJosh McDermittas Stuart Lane,Lex Scott Davisas Erica Rollins, andBryan Greenbergas Rick Dodsen. Stuart will fill the role of the arrogant co-founder of the law firm, while Erica plays a charismatic and charming lawyer and Rick portrays Ted’s (Amell) protégé and Erica’s primary rival. OriginalSuitswriterAaron Korshwrote the pilot for the spin-off series, whileVictoria Mahoneywill direct and also executive produce.David Bartis,Doug Liman, andGene Kleinare all also in line to executive produceSuits: L.A., andVictoria Justice,John Amos, andKevin Weismanwill all guest star in the series.
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The originalSuitsseries starsGabriel Machtas Harvey Specter,Patrick J. Adamsas Mike Ross,Meghan Markleas Rachel Zane,Wendell Pierceas Robert Zane, andRick Hoffmanas Louis Litt. Korsh wrote and created the series for television, withMichael SmithandAnton Croppertied for first with 17 episodes directed of the 134-episode series.
Suits: L.A.has begun production in Los Angeles after filming its pilot in Vancouver. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and stream the originalSuitsonNetflix.
On the run from a drug deal gone bad, brilliant college dropout Mike Ross finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City’s best lawyers.
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