Stephen Amell will lead NBC's new spinoff Suits: LA, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) reported on Tuesday.
The “Arrow” star is set to star in a spin-off of the legal drama “Suits,” which aired in season nine in 2011. according to To THR. He will play the role of Ted Black, a veteran New York prosecutor turned dynamic leader of a Los Angeles law firm. Black's journey intersects with criminal law and entertainment law, promising a rich tapestry of legal battles and moral dilemmas.
Stephen Amell is wearing a suit. The actor is set to star in NBC's upcoming “Suits” spinoff, “Suits: LA.”
He will star as Ted Black, a “charismatic force of nature who puts his own needs above those of others.” https://t.co/nvsh8a6GuM pic.twitter.com/x8yGscHhah
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Aaron Korsh, the creative force behind the original SUITS, has teamed up again with Universal Studios Group's UCP to create this spin-off, following the huge success of the original show on Netflix and Peacock. We cooperated. With production expected to begin in Vancouver by late March, “Suits: LA” is on track to compete for a coveted spot on NBC's 2024-2025 schedule, THR reported. (Related: 'Yellowstone' spinoff report reveals major updates on Matthew McConaughey, other cast members)
Amell's new role as Ted Black marks a change from his previous role on Starz's professional wrestling drama “Heels.”
According to THR, the series will center on Black and his company, and promises to explore themes of redemption, loyalty, and the complicated dance between personal beliefs and professional obligations. .
