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Starz debuts trailer for 'S.W.A.T.' spinoff starring Shemar Moore ahead of September premiere

The series follows character Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson leading a team of Los Angeles castoffs following a fatal raid.

Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 18:18 UTC2 reports

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Starz released the first trailer for 'S.W.A.T. Exiles,' a spinoff following Shemar Moore's character Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson as he leads a new squad of castoffs.
The drama, produced by Sony Pictures Television with Jason Ning as showrunner, is scheduled to premiere on September 25 with weekly episodes.
Returning actors include Patrick St. Esprit, Jay Harrington, and David Lim, alongside a new ensemble cast.

Starz released the promotional trailer for 'S.W.A.T. Exiles,' scheduled to premiere on September 25 with weekly Friday episodes.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
The plot centers on Shemar Moore's character building a new unit from departmental outcasts after leaving his badge following a deadly botched raid.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
New cast members Lucy Barrett, Freddy Miyares, Zyra Gorecki, Ronen Rubinstein, and Adain Bradley join returning franchise actors Patrick St. Esprit, Jay Harrington, and David Lim.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
Sony Pictures Television produced the spinoff independently before securing Starz as the U.S. network partner.[Variety]
Jason Ning acts as showrunner and executive produces the show alongside Moore, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, James Scura, and Jon Cowan.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]