S.W.A.T. (2017) spinoff starring Shemar Moore gets greenlight from Sony Pictures TV

The studio behind S.W.A.T. (2017) – and the series’ lead actor – are making another attempt to keep the franchise going. Sony Pictures Television has greenlit a spin-off of its crime series titled S.W.A.T. Exiles. Like the recently ended CBS series, Exiles will star Shemar Moore, who reprises his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and teams up with a team of young recruits. Sony will also distribute the series worldwide and offer it to potential buyers in the near future.


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“We are thrilled to usher this beloved franchise into a new era with SWAT Exiles,” said Sony Pictures TV chairman Keith Le Goy said in a statement. “We believe in championing powerful storytelling and in our teams’ exceptional ability to create and deliver these stories to audiences around the world. This belief is embedded in our DNA and central to every decision we make.”

Jason Ning (The Brothers Sun, Mrs. Davis) will serve as showrunner on the spinoff as part of a recently renewed deal with Sony (Ning is also working on the studio's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon series, which is in development for Prime Video, starring Ron Moore).

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Sony to bring SWAT Exiles to life,” said Ning. “It’s an incredible honor to carry forward the legacy of a show that fans around the world have come to love. Working with Shemar Moore, who defines what it means to be a leading man, and introducing a new generation of characters into this world is a dream.”

Sony has ordered 10 episodes of Exiles, with development now underway. The studio hopes to begin production in Los Angeles this summer, noting that the spinoff will employ about 200 members of S.W.A.T. (2017)'s L.A.-based crew.

“My eight seasons on SWAT have been epic and memorable. We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide,” said Moore. “I am excited for this next generation and iteration of SWAT with Sony. [Sony Pictures TV Studios president] Katherine Pope, Neal H. Moritz, Jason Ning and I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama and storytelling of SWAT alive.”