Spin-off of crime series Snowfall ordered by FX

FX has ordered an untitled Snowfall spin-off, focusing on the characters Leon (Isaiah John) and Wanda (Gail Bean). According to the description, the spin-off series of Snowfall is set in Los Angeles in the 1990s, shortly after the end of the original series. A recovering addict is trying to make West Coast rap mainstream, while gang wars flare up and record labels attempt to exploit hip-hop culture for their own gain. The recovering addict in question is Wanda; in Snowfall, she formed a couple with Leon, who eventually got married.

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The new series comes from Malcolm Spellman and the producers of Snowfall: Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London, and Trevor Engelson, and will be available for streaming on Hulu.

“This new series takes us back to one of the most defining periods in music history: the birth of the West Coast rap revolution,” said Nick Grad, chairman of FX Entertainment. “We previously worked with Malcolm Spellman on the documentary series Hip Hop Uncovered, and he has an encyclopedic knowledge of this subject. This is a true breakout role for Gail Bean, and as always, Isaiah John is fantastic, along with the rest of the cast. Snowfall was one of FX's most successful drama series ever, and we're pleased that Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, and other members of the creative team are participating again.”

In addition to Bean and John, Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, and Simmie Sims III will also appear in the spin-off, which is produced by FX Productions.