‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ Photos: See Shemar Moore & Hondo’s New Recruits in Spinoff
We could be getting one step closer to seeing the new S.W.A.T. spinoff, Exiles. The first photos from the series, in which Shemar Moore reprises his role as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, have been revealed ahead of the Sony Pictures 2026 London Screenings Showcase next week.
S.W.A.T. Exiles sees Hondo back at it “after a high-profile mission goes sideways” and “pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance, experimental S.W.A.T. unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits,” according to the official description. “Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.”
Also reprising their roles from the CBS series, which ran eight seasons from 2017 to 2025, as guest stars are Jay Harrington (Sergeant David “Deacon” Kay), Patrick St. Esprit (Commander Robert Hicks), and David Lim (Victor Tan). When the series was first announced two days after S.W.A.T.‘s finale, Moore was the only original star attached to it in any capacity.
Joining Moore as series regulars are Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Freddy Miyares, and Ronen Rubinstein. Lenora Crichlow will recur. Selma Blair and Jerry O’Connell will guest star. See photos of Hondo and the recruits below.
Jason Ning serves as showrunner and executive produces with Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, Shemar Moore, James Scura, and Jon Cowan. The 10-episode series is produced by Sony Pictures Television.
“Exiles honors everything audiences love about the original: big epic action, adrenaline. But it pushes it into more personal territory. This time, it’s not just about what happens on the streets of L.A., it’s about what it costs the people in that stack. Pairing a battle-tested leader like Hondo with a generation that challenges him at every turn creates real friction and real evolution. It feels modern, character-driven, and built for the long haul,” Ning said in a statement.
S.W.A.T. Exiles does not yet have a home. But while we wait for that news, check out the first photos below.
S.W.A.T. Exiles, TBA
Shemar Moore reprises his role as Hondo in this S.W.A.T. spinoff
Meet the new team with Hondo: Ronen Rubinstein as Jude Callan, Lucy Barrett as Sammy Bishop, Adain Bradley as Malik Anderson, Zyra Gorecki as Cassidy Reed, and Freddy Miyares as Ethan Cole
Hondo has a lot to teach these recruits
How’s Hondo doing being back?
This could be an interesting dynamic
Hondo back in action
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C
I really hope they at least do a reunion with the old crew as supervisors roles or team up. As Hondo says there would not be SWAT without them. Being in law enforcement. The show has helped me through a lot of hard times and opened my mind to be a better team leader or commander myself. I appreciate this show and what it brings to the people. Stay Liquid!!!!
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C
What happened to the original cast members. I really like seeing them in action together.
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A
They could’ve had Street back to help with these new, troubled and inexperienced young group of misfits!
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J
On one hand, this sounds like a very cliche'd show: a bunch of 'misfits' are thrown a together and have to learn to work as a team. On the other hand, I just may tune in and watch it.
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J
we need them to have a reunion. Hondo needs to have his wife and kid in it to so we can she her grow
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J
i hope it comes out soon
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G
I wont be Bothering ,i enjoyed Swat But in truth Hondo is the Most UNBELIEVABLE Character ive ever seen its like watching RAMBO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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