Sony Pictures Plans S.W.A.T. Exiles Spinoff With Shemar Moore

Sony Pictures Television's new S.W.A.T. spinoff, titled Exiles, has sparked backlash among fans and original cast members due to only Shemar Moore returning from the original series. The spinoff will follow Moore's character, Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr., leading a team of rookies, but no other original stars are currently signed on. Keith LeGoy, chairman of Sony Pictures Television, emphasized that the "S.W.A.T. family" is important and expressed a strong interest in bringing back other original cast members in some capacity, though details are still being worked out. The series was picked up for 10 episodes without a distributor, with Sony planning to take on the risk themselves by potentially selling the show to global streamers or broadcasters territory by territory. Original cast members, including Jay Harrington and David Lim, have publicly expressed disappointment at being excluded from the spinoff, but LeGoy remains optimistic about future involvement and is embracing the risks of creative and financial decisions in the current TV business environment. The spinoff aims to build on the legacy of the original series while navigating fan expectations and the challenges of launching without an established broadcaster.