Suits LA: Stephen Amell Drops into Tinseltown with Familiar Faces
Buckle up, legal eagles—Suits is soaring back into our lives, but this time, it’s trading the concrete jungle of New York for the flashy streets of Los Angeles. The latest spin-off, cleverly named *Suits LA*, brings a whole new squad of fast-talking characters led by none other than Stephen Amell, famous for his role as Oliver Queen in *Arrow*. Yep, you heard it right! Amell transforms from dodging arrows to dodging legal pitfalls as Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor turned entertainment lawyer. But Hollywood isn’t all glitz and glam; Ted’s firm is practically on the edge of a cliff, and he’s struggling to hold it all together. Talk about drama—what’s a lawyer without a few dark secrets? As *Suits* creator Aaron Korsh hints, expect some juicy flashbacks that shed light on Ted’s shady past.
Joining Amell in this Los Angeles escapade is fellow *Suits* alum Gabriel Macht, reprising his role as Harvey Specter in a recurring capacity. Talk about keeping it in the family! The ensemble is rounded out by Josh McDermitt (remember him from *The Walking Dead*?), Lex Scott Davis—our new girl crush, and Bryan Greenberg, turning up the charm alongside his co-stars. McDermitt’s character, Stuart Lane, is Ted’s best friend and partner at Black Lane, and you can bet their bromance is going to spice things up—especially as Ted may not be as close to Stuart as he thinks.
Meanwhile, Lex Scott Davis struts in as Erica Rollins, a determined protégée battling against the boys’ club to claim her rightful place as the head of entertainment at the firm. It’s about time Hollywood showed us some fierce female leads, am I right? With the series’ focus shifting from the original dual-lead dynamic to a more ensemble-driven approach, *Suits LA* promises its own unique flavor of courtroom drama filled with plenty of wit, rivalry, and of course, unexpected twists. Ready to see how this all plays out? Grab your popcorn!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Deadline
