Denzel Washington is making a much-anticipated appearance in the upcoming series Suits LA, portraying a client of entertainment attorney Ted Black. However, there’s a notable twist to his participation.
Suits LA serves as an unexpected sequel to the original show Suits, with its launch on NBC scheduled for February 2025. This revival comes in the wake of the original series enjoying a resurgence in popularity after its addition to Netflix, where it achieved remarkable viewership in 2023, paving the way for new storylines.
This iteration set in Los Angeles, which almost didn’t come to fruition, features Stephen Amell in the role of a former federal prosecutor from New York. He transforms himself into a formidable entertainment lawyer in Hollywood, representing some of the biggest names in the industry.
The Details of Denzel Washington’s Cameo in Suits LA
Among the star-studded clientele of the fictional law firm are icons like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, and Matt Damon. Although Washington won’t be physically present in the show, he is set to make a cameo through a photograph where he is seen sitting courtside at a basketball game alongside Ted Black. This inclusion was made possible after Washington granted his permission.
Stephen Amell shared his thoughts with Entertainment Weekly, saying, “Denzel, open invitation [to cameo], you heard it here first,” further commenting on his photo appearance by stating, “That’s a good sign, but I think [the jump from] photo to cameo is a stretch.”
Additionally, a manipulated image hints at other exciting developments in Suits LA. Original series star Gabriel Macht will reprise his role as Harvey Specter, appearing as a recurring guest star. This was first teased through a shared photograph.
Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt in Suits LA.
Amell elaborated on the show’s storyline, asserting, “You’ll notice behind the desk that there’s a picture of a young Ted Black with what can only be a young Harvey Specter, so there’s clearly a history between the characters. We came up together in the D.A.’s office. I am very much a fan of his character, and I think that that dynamic is something viewers will really enjoy.”
Highlighting the complexities surrounding Ted Black’s character, Amell noted, “At the start of the series, he is struggling as a leader. Sometimes he can become so immersed in his next battle that he loses sight of the relationships with those closest to him, which becomes evident right from the pilot.”
Mark your calendars for the debut of Suits LA on February 23, 2025. Interested fans should also explore the circumstances leading to the cancellation of the original Suits and discover all we know about a potential Suits Season 10.
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