Following CBS’s third and final cancellation of the original S.W.A.T. series in March 2025, Shemar Moore is set to reprise his role as Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in a new spinoff titled S.W.A.T. Exiles. The 10-episode series, produced by Sony Pictures Television, is scheduled to begin production in Los Angeles in the summer of 2025. Moore will also serve as an executive producer alongside Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, James Scura, and showrunner Jason Ning.en.wikipedia.org
In S.W.A.T. Exiles, Hondo comes out of retirement to lead an experimental S.W.A.T. unit composed of untested, unpredictable young recruits. The series will explore the challenges of bridging generational divides and overcoming internal clashes to form a cohesive and capable team.
While Moore is excited about the new project, the announcement has elicited mixed reactions from fans and former cast members. David Lim, who portrayed Victor Tan, expressed disappointment over the exclusion of the original cast in the spinoff. He stated,people.com
“We were brushed aside without so much as a thank-you.”
Similarly, Jay Harrington, who played Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay, revealed that he was unaware of the spinoff plans until Moore contacted him privately shortly before the announcement. Harrington acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the industry but felt let down by the lack of communication and recognition from the studio regarding the spinoff.en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4nypost.com+4people.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2nypost.com+2
Despite the criticism, Moore has expressed his enthusiasm for the new project, likening himself to the “Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.” and emphasizing the opportunity to bring fresh energy to the franchise. people.com
Fans can look forward to the premiere of S.W.A.T. Exiles in the summer of 2025. The series aims to continue the legacy of the original S.W.A.T. while exploring new dynamics and challenges.
