S.W.A.T. Exiles

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S.W.A.T. Exiles
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Running time44 minutes
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S.W.A.T. (1975 TV series)
S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series)

S.W.A.T. Exiles is an upcoming American action drama spinoff series based on the 2017 television series of the same name. In May 2025, after cancellation of the original series, it was reported that Sony Pictures Television would be producing a spin-off of the series to be titled S.W.A.T. Exiles with Shemar Moore set to reprise his role of Hondo and production to commence in the summer of 2025 in Los Angeles utilizing the entire crew of the original series, though without any confirmed network or streaming platform. [1] [2] In a rare move, Sony Pictures Television ordered ten episodes, yet hasn’t signed any domestic or international partners for distribution. [2] Jason Ning ( Lucifer ) was announced as the showrunner, with Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, Moore, Ning, and past S.W.A.T. executive James Scura executive-producing. [2] [3]

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Originally titled S.W.A.T. Academy, the current premise is that Hondo (Moore) will be leading “a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits." [4] [5] Filming is expected to start in September 2025 in California, following announcements that the show qualified for California's Film and TV Tax Credit Program. [5] [6]

Background

Following a string of early renewals, S.W.A.T. was canceled in May 2023 after six seasons, only for parent network CBS to reverse the decision days later with a pickup of what was announced at the time as a seventh and final season. [7] In May 2024, S.W.A.T. was surprisingly renewed for an eighth season. [7] Former executive producer Shawn Ryan first had the idea for a spin-off series amidst the renewal-and-cancellation turmoil as a backup plan (but will not be participating in the new project due to an overall development deal with streaming service Netflix). [2] On March 6, 2025, it was announced that S.W.A.T. would be cancelled for a third and final time, with CBS opting to not even consider entering preliminary renewal discussions. [7] Described as "Same quarterback, new team", the new show was announced less than two days later. Original network CBS was not informed of the announcement ahead of time, and Moore called his old castmates with the news before the announcement was released. [4]

According to studio sources in a Deadline article, Sony TV opted to circumvent a typical development structure for the show and instead fast track it to series because of the short window it had to keep Moore, the S.W.A.T. soundstages, and more than 200 crew members. It also wanted to put the project in front of international buyers at the May 2025 LA Screenings. [4] Both fans and the original cast of the show found the news to be bittersweet, as popular co-starring character Sergeant II David "Deacon" Kay (played by Jay Harrington), among others, have not yet been asked back. [4] [8] [9] In an interview with TVLine, Harrington stated, “It was the day before. [Moore] reached out to all of us to say, ‘This is what's going on…,’ and, you know, there’s talk that they’ll reach out to us about stuff,” explained Harrington. “He wanted to be the one to tell us, and say ‘your reps will find out shortly.’ That’s when I told my reps, and they had no idea.” He recalled Moore texting him, “‘I’m around if you want to give me a call.’ So I texted him later and said, ‘I’m sure you did your best.’ We’ve been brothers for years, so that doesn’t change.” [10] [11] Harrington and co-star Annie Ilonzeh (who portrayed character Devin Gamble) have since expressed an interest in directing an episode or appearing in the new show in some capacity. [12] [13] Eight-season SWAT co-star Officer III Victor Tan (Played by David Lim) called SWAT "one of the greatest honors of [his] life", but also felt "stung" by the rollout of the new show, stating in an Instagram post he felt "brushed aside when there could’ve been a moment of reflection and recognition — for the people who built this show, and for the impact it had on so many." [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Rice, Lynette (May 18, 2025). "'S.W.A.T.' Spinoff Planned By Sony With Shemar Moore Set To Reprise His Role As Hondo". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Schneider, Michael (May 22, 2025). "'S.W.A.T. Exiles' Explained: Sony Execs on Keeping the Franchise Alive, Where the New Show Might Live, What It's About — And Whether Other Stars Will Return With Shemar Moore (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 26, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Porter, Rick (May 19, 2025). "'SWAT' Spinoff Starring Shemar Moore Greenlit at Sony Pictures TV". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Andreeva, Nellie (May 22, 2025). "Swift 'S.W.A.T.' Spinoff: Behind The Mad Dash To Get 'Exiles' Starring Shemar Moore Off The Ground". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 9, 2025). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Criminal Minds, S.W.A.T. EXILES, Countdown, Georgie & Mandy, St. Denis Medical, CIA, Married With Children and More!". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 10, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California's economy, thanks to the Governor's newly expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program". August 27, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2025). "'S.W.A.T.' Canceled (Again) By CBS After 8 Seasons; Showrunner Calls News "Heartbreaking"". Deadline.
  8. ↑ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (June 3, 2025). ""It's Kind Of Our Take On Top Gun: Maverick": S.W.A.T. Exiles Team Reveals The Spinoff's Hook". ScreenRant.
  9. ↑ White, Peter (June 9, 2025). "'Exiles': Sony Pictures Television Is "Figuring Out" If Other 'S.W.A.T' Stars Will Join Spinoff". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 4, 2025). "S.W.A.T. Vet Jay Harrington Breaks Silence on EXILES Surprise: 'I Did Not Have Spinoff on My Bingo Card' (Exclusive)". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ Garner, Glenn. "'S.W.A.T.'s Jay Harrington Says Shemar Moore Alerted Him About 'Exiles' Spin-Off Via Text". TVLine.
  12. ↑ Garner, Glenn (June 4, 2025). "'S.W.A.T.'s Jay Harrington Says He Was Disappointed At The Way The Spinoff Was Announced But "You Don't Get Owed Things Just Because You Put In Your Time"". Deadline.
  13. ↑ Nathani, Neha (August 15, 2025). "The S.W.A.T. Spinoff Needs To Resolve 1 Cliffhanger, Says OG Star". ScreenRant.
  14. ↑ Thomas, Carly (May 30, 2025). "'SWAT' Star David Lim Reacts to Shemar Moore's 'Exiles': "I'd Be Lying If I Said the Rollout of the New Spinoff Didn't Sting"". The Hollywood Reporter.
  15. ↑ "SWAT Exiles Principal Casting Notice". Sag-Aftra.
  16. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 16, 2025). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Criminal Minds, Found, The Gilded Age, NCIS: Sydney, Mrs Sidhu, Ghosts and More!". TV Line. Archived from the original on July 19, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
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