“Suits” Spinoff Starring Gina Torres Has Been Officially Confirmed

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USA Network’s legal drama Suits is getting its first spinoff and it will focus on Gina Torres’ character Jessica Pearson. According to the reports, the spinoff will follow Pearson as she enters “the dirty world of Chicago politics.”

The pilot for this yet untitled spinoff will be written by Suits creator Aaron Korsh and directed by Anton Cropper (Monk and Everybody Hates Chris). The season seven finale of Suits will serve as a backdoor pilot for the spinoff.

“It was an extraordinary pleasure working with Gina on Suits for six years,” said Aaron Korsh about the spinoff. “Beyond her undeniable talent, she is an incredible partner and collaborator, and I always hoped we would work together again. I am sincerely grateful to USA and UCP for giving Dan Arkin, my producing partners at Hypnotic and me the opportunity to continue Jessica Pearson’s journey in this new series that will encapsulate all that our fans love about her and Suits – but with its own distinct story that will be unique to the franchise.”

After serving as one of the main cast members for the show in first five seasons, Gina Torres left Suits during the season six, after her contract expired. She returned in seasons seven as a recurring cast member. Besides her work on Suits, Gina Torres is also known for her roles in television series like Firefly, Standoff, and Hannibal.

After season seven wraps up, Suits will undergo some major changes. Two main stars of the show, Patrick J. Adams, and Meghan Markle won’t return for season eight while Dulé Hill will become a series regular. Former Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl will join in the role of Samantha Wheeler, a new partner at Pearson Specter Litt.