The spinoff was announced earlier this week, mere days following the series finale of ‘S.W.A.T.’

David Lim as Victor Tan, Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble, Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell, Patrick St. Esprit Commander Robert Hicks and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay.

(L-R) ‘S.W.A.T.’ stars David Lim, Annie Ilonzeh, Niko Pepaj, Shemar Moore, Anna Enger Ritch, Patrick St. Esprit and Jay Harrington.Credit : Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS

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Sony Pictures TV President Katherine Pope teased that Shemar Moore won’t be the only S.W.A.T. star to appear on the spinoff EXILES
The spinoff was announced earlier this week, mere days following the series finale of S.W.A.T. after its third cancelation
Moore called himself the “Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.” in an Instagram post he shared hours after news of the spinoff broke

Shemar Moore’s Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson won’t be the only S.W.A.T. star heading to the show’s newly announced spinoff, S.W.A.T. EXILES.

In the wake of EXILES being announced mere days following the series finale of S.W.A.T., Sony Pictures TV President Katherine Pope told Variety to expect some “favorites” from the original series to pop up on the spinoff.

“For sure,” Pope said, noting the shows now exist in their own “universe.”

“There is a clear world that we’re exploring here,” Pope continued. “We’re still putting it all together, but for sure, I think you can expect some of your favorites to be a part of it in some way.”

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on ‘S.W.A.T.’.Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS

Pope also teased more about S.W.A.T. EXILES‘ premise, calling it “a bit of a take on the culture generation clash of Gen X versus Gen Z.”

“Where Hondo is all about duty, hierarchy and chain of command, the Gen Zers are a little more like, ‘I might need to take a mental health day. I want to talk about it. I want to understand it.’ It’s kind of our take on Top Gun Maverick.”

“How do we build bridges around not just generational divides, but all forms of divide? There’s a lot of division going on in our world. If we just took some time to listen and to try and be part of a team, and what that really means, it would probably be better for all of us,” Pope added.

Pope said EXILES came together “within weeks” following CBS’ cancelation of S.W.A.T. — which was technically the third time the network canceled it.

EXILES‘ first season will feature 10 episodes and Jason Ning is serving as showrunner. He’ll executive produce alongside  Neal H. Mortiz, Pavun Shetty, James Scura and Moore.

David Lim as Victor Tan, Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble, Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell, Patrick St. Esprit Commander Robert Hicks and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay.

(L-R) ‘S.W.A.T.’ stars David Lim, Annie Ilonzeh, Niko Pepaj, Shemar Moore, Anna Enger Ritch, Patrick St. Esprit and Jay Harrington.Bill Inoshita/Sony Pictures Television/CBS

“My eight seasons on S.W.A.T. have been epic and memorable,” Moore said in a statement about the spinoff. “We entertained the world, defied the odds, came back from the dead twice, and continued to woo fans and families worldwide.”

He added, “I will keep the franchise, thrill ride action, heartfelt drama, and storytelling of S.W.A.T. alive. WE DON’T LOSE!!!! ROLL SWAT!!!”

Hours after news of the spinoff’s broke, Moore shared an Instagram video in which he called himself the “Tom Brady of S.W.A.T.” and addressed him being the only cast member announced to return, calling his former co-stars “a strong squad, a family, a team.