In the upcoming American legal drama Suits: LA, Denzel Washington is set to appear as a prestigious client of the entertainment lawyer and the series' central character Ted Black.
Suits: LA is a spinoff series of the original suits which is expected to be released on February 2025. It follows a new group led by Ted Black, a former New York Prosecutor who built an LA law firm that deals with criminal and entertainment law. Stephen Amell who is playing Ted reveals in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, that the series features a "sneaky" cameo appearance from Washington through a photograph. Does this mean Denzel is physically present in the series or the narrative is using its name for the storyline? Read further to know more about Washington's cameo and what it means to the series.
Will Denzel Washington be on Suits: LA?
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Stephen talks about a "sneaky" cameo from Denzel Washington as we can see his photo with Ted Black alongside the courtroom. This showcases Washington being a prestigious client of Ted Black therefore adding to his status and credibility.
Stephen also said that it's an open call for Denzel Washington to appear on the show but it's a "long shot" as he seems busy because of his upcoming film Gladiator 2.
Therefore, even if Washington doesn't appear in the show, Suits: LA is using his name as a narrative device to showcase Ted's elite status in LA's competitive legal market.
What does Washington's appearance mean in Suits: LA?
Suits: LA showcases a high-powered law firm that represents the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Therefore the show will present some references from the real-world A-listers in order to build some credibility for the show and the status of Ted Black. Denzel Washington's appearance is expected to serve the same.
Like in the original suits Harvey Specter leveraged his close connections with NBA legend Michael Jordan as a status symbol. Denzel Washington's appearance will do the same for Ted Black. Ted's client list also includes Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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The show comes up with a brilliant cast, including Josh McDermitt (The Walking Dead), Lex Scott Davis (The First Purge), Bryan Greenberg (One Tree Hill), and Troy Winbush (The Cosby Show). Additionally, John Amos will appear in the pilot episode as himself.
No one was expecting another release of Suits. Suit's Universe was previously dead. The original show dropped on Netflix in 2023 and scored record-breaking views. This led to the making of a spin-off show Suits: LA. The series will air on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
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