Bill Inoshita/CBS Afterthree cancellationsand two revivals,S.W.A.T.has again been rescued from imminent danger. The high-intensity police procedural is officially getting a spinoff just days after the eighth and final season of the anchor seriesaired its concluding episode. Sony Pictures Television announced on Sunday it is developingS.W.A.T. Exiles, with originalS.W.A.T.starShemar Moorereprising his role as LAPD Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson. The 10-episode series is set to commence production in Los Angeles this summer, withLuciferandThe Expansewriter-producer Jason Ning tapped to serve as showrunner. The logline forS.W.A.T. Exilesexplains that the spinoff picks up on Hondo "after a high-profile mission goes sideways," forcing him out of retirement "to lead a last-chance experimental S.W.A.T. 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." "My eight seasons onS.W.A.T.have been epic and memorable," Moore said in a statement accompanying theS.W.A.T. Exilesannouncement. "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 ofS.W.A.T." Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS In collaboration with Ning, producer Neal H. Moritz, and Sony Pictures Television Studios President Katherine Pope, Moore promised to "keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling ofS.W.A.T.alive. WE DON'T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!" Pope added, "We couldn't be more excited to bring the next chapter ofS.W.A.T. to life — both for our incredibly dedicated fans of the original franchise and for a new generation of viewers... This team's commitment to the global fanbase, to our beloved crew, and to our city runs deep!" Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. CBS announced in March thatS.W.A.T.was getting the axe once and for all after 163 episodes. Showrunner and executive producer Andrew Dettmann called the decision "heartbreaking news, primarily because it's been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we've always been proud of." Moore expressed his sorrow more bluntly following theoriginal series cancellationin May 2023. "Make some f---ing noise and let 'em know that cancelingS.W.A.T.is a f---ing mistake," he told fans. Moore had even more to say about the spinoff in avideo shared jointlyto his and several Sony-affiliated Instagram accounts on Sunday. "It's a great day," Moore exclaimed, dedicating the video to "all my homes, fans, and baby girls." Moore explained that when you "don't stop fighting, guess what happens? We won.S.W.A.T.ain't going nowhere." Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly
