Suits LA Trailer Reveals How Stephen Amell’s Spinoff Character Is Connected to Harvey Specter

Suits LA Trailer Reveals How Stephen Amell’s Spinoff Character Is Connected to Harvey Specter

In Suits LA, Stephen Amell plays America’s best attorney — and he’s not afraid to prove it to you.

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NBC has released the full-length trailer for its forthcoming Suits spinoff, premiering Sunday, Feb. 23 at 9/8c, complete with a familiar tune — the original Suits theme song, Ima Robot’s “Greenback Boogie.”

And lest you worry that Amell’s Ted Black couldn’t possibly live up to the arrogance of Suits‘ Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), just know that this minute-long trailer includes Ted introducing himself as “the best attorney in the country.” The teaser also makes mention of Harvey, who is described as a person even cockier than Ted himself. “That’s exactly why I liked him,” Ted retorts.

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Talk of an offshoot first started after the original USA Network drama experienced an unexpected resurgence, soaring to streaming records on Netflix over last summer and becoming the most-streamed program of 2023. Available on the streamer since June (as well as on Peacock), the “blue sky” drama racked up 57.7 billion minutes viewed across its 134-episode library, Nielsen reported in its 2023 wrap-up, easily topping the list of Top 10 overall programs.

The show’s sudden popularity, naturally, led to revival and reboot buzz, before a spinoff set in the Suits universe but revolving around new characters in a new location was ordered to pilot. In July 2024, the project was officially given a series order.

So to prep for a return to court, TVLine has gathered all the intel we have on the spinoff, including its plot, cast, when you can eventually watch it and much more. Read on for everything we know, then hit the comments with your hopes for the show!

What Is Suits LA About?

What Is Suits LA About?
What Is Suits LA About?

The project follows a brand new character, Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who “has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles,” per the official synopsis.

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“His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career,” the description continues. “Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.”

Who Will Star in Suits LA?

Who Will Star in Suits LA?
Who Will Star in Suits LA?

Arrow and Heels vet Stephen Amell will play the leading role of Ted Black (get a first look above), a former federal prosecutor from New York who is described as a “charismatic force of nature who puts his own needs above others,” per the official synopsis. “Ted joined forces 15 years ago with his old buddy, Stuart Lane, to build an L.A. law firm that specializes in criminal and entertainment law.”

Who Is the Female Lead in Suits LA?

Who Is the Female Lead in Suits LA?
Who Is the Female Lead in Suits LA?

Lex Scott Davis (The L Word: Generation Q) has nabbed the female lead role in the project: Erica Rollins, a savvy and strong-willed rising star at the firm who is shrewd enough to test the loyalty of her associates only to admire some of them for not having any.

Who Else Has Been Cast in Suits LA?

Who Else Has Been Cast in Suits LA?
Who Else Has Been Cast in Suits LA?

The Walking Dead alum Josh McDermitt will star opposite Stephen Amell as Stuart Lane, who joined up with his buddy Ted Black (Amell) to build an L.A. firm. Per our sister site Deadline, Stuart is described as “energetic, powerful, focused and self-absorbed.”

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Bryan Greenberg (One Tree Hill) rounds out the series-regular cast as Rick Dodson, Ted Black’s protégé in the entertainment division of Black Lane Law who is slated to be promoted. He is determined to stay one step ahead of his rival, Erica Rollins (Davis).

Who Will Guest-Star on Suits LA?

Who Will Guest-Star on Suits LA?
Who Will Guest-Star on Suits LA?

Alice Lee (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) and Troy Winbush (The Goldbergs, The Wilds) will guest-star in the pilot (with the potential to recur). Lee will play Leah, a young associate attorney who has been assigned to work with (or, as it turns out, for) entertainment attorney Erica Rollins. Winbush, meanwhile, is Ted’s old friend and ex-partner, Kevin, who is a former FBI agent-turned-private detective.

Other pilot guest stars include Good Times vet John Amos (get first look), Victoria Justice (Victorious) and Kevin Weisman (Alias) as firm clients, per Deadline.

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Additionally, Matt Letscher (The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow) will guest-star on the series as the father of Stephen Amell’s character. Maggie Grace (Fear the Walking Dead) will guest as Amanda Stevens, a pro bono lawyer who rents space at the Black/Lane law firm and, technically, doesn’t work for Ted, meaning the two are free to “potentially explore the clear sparks between them.”

Finally, Sofia Pernas (Tracker, Blood & Treasure) has been tapped to guest as Elizabeth Smith, a powerhouse attorney in the District Attorney’s office who goes up against Ted in a high-profile murder trial.

Will the Original Suits Cast Return for Spinoff?

Gabriel Macht is set to reprise his role as Harvey Specter for a three-episode arc. The actor teased his return in an Instagram video:

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Macht’s Suits co-star, Patrick J. Adams, recently shared with TVLine his own willingness to appear on the offshoot, as Mike Ross. “I’ve offered my services at all times,” Adams declared, adding: “I love [Suits/Suits LA creator] Aaron Korsh and I love that world; it changed my whole life.”

Where and When Will Suits LA Air?

Where and When Will Suits LA Air?
Where and When Will Suits LA Air?

The offshoot, which received a series order on July 19, will air Sundays at 9/8c on NBC, beginning Feb. 23, 2025.

Who Will Write Suits LA?

Who Will Write Suits LA?
Who Will Write Suits LA?

Original series creator Aaron Korsh, who served as showrunner on all nine seasons of the USA Network drama, will pen the spinoff pilot. He will also executive-produce alongside David Bartis and Doug Liman (for Hypnotic), Gene Klein and pilot director Victoria Mahoney.

When and Where Did Suits LA Film?

When and Where Did Suits LA Film?
When and Where Did Suits LA Film?

Despite being set in sunny Los Angeles, production on the Suits LA pilot began in late March 2024 in Vancouver, Canada. (Toronto doubled for New York City in the original series.) However, the show will move to Los Angeles for the remainder of the season, per Variety.

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