It was revealed earlier that Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit will return in their respective roles as Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay and Commander Robert Hicks for the pilot episode of S.W.A.T. Exiles. But on the whole, Hondo will be joined by a new group of characters.
Variety reports that Hondo’s team is now officially cast, featuring Lucy Barrett (Deep Water), Adain Bradley (Warfare), Zyra Gorecki (La Brea), Freddy Miyares (When They See Us), and 9-1-1: Lone Star‘s Ronen Rubinstein. Additional character details were not revealed, though it was also announced that Kevin Tancharoen, who previously worked on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will direct the pilot episode.
What This Means For S.W.A.T. Exiles
The new cast will join Hondo after a high-profile mission goes wrong. This causes Hondo to come out of his forced retirement, as he goes on to lead an experimental unit made up of new and untested recruits. Along the way, Hondo will have to deal with generational divides and clashing personalities in the hopes of protecting the city.
| Actor Name | Other Notable Roles |
|---|---|
| Lucy Barrett | Kaela Danso (Charmed), Aimee Maxwell (Deep Water) |
| Adain Bradley | Sgt. Laerrus (Warfare), Grant (Tarot) |
| Zyra Gorecki | Izzy Harris (La Brea) |
| Freddy Miyares | Raymond Santana (When They See Us), Skel (DMZ), José (The L Word: Generation Q) |
| Ronen Rubinstein | T.K. Strand (9-1-1: Lone Star), Nathan (Orange Is the New Black), Matt Webb (American Horror Stories) |
Executive produced by Ning alongside Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, as well as Shemar Moore, James Scura, and Jon Cowan, S.W.A.T. Exiles is expected to begin filming later this month in Los Angeles. S.W.A.T: Exiles does not currently have a streamer or network attached, and may not air on CBS like the original.
Our Take On The S.W.A.T. Casting News
Between the addition of Rubinstein, who broke out on 9-1-1: Lone Star, and the likes of Bradley and Barrett, both familiar to horror fans, S.W.A.T. Exiles is an exciting chance for the young group of actors to shine. It’s especially true of Goreck, who was a standout on La Brea. With these choices, the upcoming series is trying to create a new identity for itself.
