Sony Pictures Television has announced a new spinoff series from the S.W.A.T. franchise titled S.W.A.T. Exiles, set to star Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. The series will follow Hondo as he leads an experimental SWAT unit composed of young, untested recruits, exploring the generational clash between Gen X and Gen Z within law enforcement. Production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025 in Los Angeles, utilizing the original series’ crew.Despite the show’s development, no network or streaming platform has been confirmed for its release.People.com+3Good Housekeeping+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia

The announcement of S.W.A.T. Exiles has garnered mixed reactions from the original cast. David Lim, who portrayed Officer Victor Tan for eight seasons, expressed his disappointment over the spinoff’s focus on Shemar Moore’s character, feeling that the rest of the ensemble was “brushed aside” without acknowledgment of their contributions . Co-stars Niko Pepaj and Annie Ilonzeh have also voiced their concerns regarding the exclusion of the original cast.EW.com

In response, Shemar Moore addressed the criticism by emphasizing his leadership role in the new series, likening himself to the “Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.” while acknowledging the contributions of his former castmates . Sony Pictures Television has yet to comment publicly on the situation.EW.com

S.W.A.T. Exiles is currently in development, with a 10-episode order, but details regarding its distribution platform remain unconfirmed.Wikipedia+1Good Housekeeping+1

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