‘Suits LA’ Stars Stephen Amell and Bryan Greenberg On How the Spinoff Is Like ‘Entourage’ with “a Little ‘Mad Men’ Office Politics”

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Preparing for a big move, Suits LA is all set to shine some Tinseltown glitz on the little screen with its upcoming spinoff. This time around, the series will introduce a brand-new team of lawyers who specialize in serving A-list celebrities from the world of entertainment. As revealed by showrunner Aaron Korsh, the new series will see real-life stars appearing as themselves, albeit in fictional roles as clients of the esteemed Black Lane law firm.

Korsh clarified that these legal professionals primarily work with clients from the entertainment world. Often, these clients are real actors portraying fictionalized versions of themselves on the show. The amusement lies in watching actual actors depicting themselves and offering a glimpse into the challenging reality of navigating our industry. Sometimes their cases may seem frivolous, while at other times they can be quite serious. More often than not, there’s an emotional depth that complements each case.

Bryan Greenberg, the actor portraying lawyer Rick Dodson, explained that the show is somewhat similar to Entourage, yet he clarified his statement by pointing out differences. He said it’s not about the party scenes like Entourage, but rather the business dealings and overall atmosphere of Entourage combined with the world of Suits. Additionally, there’s a hint of Mad Men-style office politics in the mix, making it an interesting blend.

Once more, the show is the brainchild and executive production of Korsh. This time around, it will zero in on Ted Black, a federal prosecutor from New York who later established himself as a prominent entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles. Portrayed by Stephen Amell, Ted advises some heavyweight celebrities within Hollywood’s inner circle.

As a devotee, I’d put it this way: “I pride myself on being the top entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles and Hollywood, which essentially means I’m the top in the world.” I work with the crème de la crème of the industry, from Denzel Washington to Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio. If you can name an A-lister, chances are they’re on my client list – it’s all about representing the elite, the absolute cream of the crop.

The performance is continuing to invite famous personalities who will portray themselves, either briefly or extensively. At present, Patton Oswalt and Brian Baumgartner from “The Office” have been confirmed to participate. Korsh suggests that viewers should anticipate seeing a range of well-known figures.

He mentioned that there should ideally be a diverse mix of attendees, ranging from individuals who you may recognize by their face but not their name, to those whom you might exclaim, “Wow, they’re one of my favorite characters from a TV show I adored!” The idea is that various people will likely be showing up and participating.

Amell mentioned that they are actively pursuing well-known actors for recurring roles in the show. He shared, “We’ve talked to several people, and we’re getting responses like, ‘Let’s wait and see if the show is good.’ He added, “I’ll bear that in mind that you didn’t jump on board right away. I won’t hold it against you, but I’ll remember.

In the pilot, there’s a poignant cameo by the late John Amos, who played his last screen role before his passing on August 21, 2024, at 84 years old, renowned for his work in Good Times and Roots.

Korsh mentioned that the man was a significant client of Ted’s. When he sadly passed away, it touched us all deeply. Since he’s our show’s client, our characters are going to discover his passing and it’ll lead to a significant episode. I believe this tribute will do him justice, and there won’t be a dry eye when it unfolds on screen.

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2025-02-19 18:15