Stephen Amell Trades Superhero Suit For Suits' Spinoff As He Takes The Lead

Summary:

• Suits was an iconic USA Network legal drama that recently resurfaced after being added to Netflix.
• The show's spinoff, titled Suits: LA, which will be set in Los Angeles, landed on NBC last month.
• The show's main character, Ted Black, will be portrayed by Stephen Amell.
• This casting choice has already led to a backlash from fans of the original series.

No matter what we think of all the questionable AI connections and pricing decisions that streaming platforms make, it's hard to deny the impact they have on a large number of people.

While not everyone has cable, pretty much everyone has access to the internet and at least one platform on which to enjoy their television.

The Netflix effect of taking even an existing show and giving it a new wave of success has been demonstrated by the example of Suits. The show, which was produced and released by USA Network in 2011, was added to Netflix and Peacock TV in mid-2023. This decision led to the show taking over social media and trending on every platform.

With such recent success, it's no surprise that all eyes were on the series' spinoff, which has been in development since 2023. Viewers were somewhat surprised to see it land back on cable, ordered by NBC, but that was only the beginning of the confusion.

Now that the lead has been announced, many are wondering if Suits: LA will even be worth watching.

Suits: LA Cast and Release Date

As the title suggests, the spinoff will take place in Los Angeles, where the main character, former New York City prosecutor Ted Black, is building a new life and law firm specializing in criminal and entertainment law. Ted will be tasked with pulling his firm out of crisis while dealing with his own haunting past.

Described as a charismatic force of nature who puts his own needs ahead of others, Ted Black will be surrounded by a cast of characters who work for him (and against him), filling the world with various stories from their personal and professional lives. No further casting news has been announced.

Amell, best known to viewers as The CW's vigilante Green Arrow from the superhero series Arrow, was a surprising casting choice that wowed the anticipating audience.

While some believe that the actor's range needs to be expanded and that he will be able to showcase it in Suits: LA, others are not happy with the choice because the actor spoke out against SAG-AFTRA members during last year's strikes. But even those unhappy with the choice find similarities between the actor and his character.

At this time, there are no details on the production or release date of the series. If you are interested in Suits: LA and are willing to give both the franchise and Stephen Amell a chance, keep an eye out for important news and behind-the-scenes updates!