Summary
Just two weeks after it was announced, the revival of Netflix’s bestSuitsreplacement series now faces a major scheduling issue. Ever sinceSuitsdominated streaming in the summer of 2023, there have been questions aboutseeing Harvey Specter and Mike Ross back again on the small screen. Despite the level of interest, series creator Aaron Korsh opted to take advantage of his legal drama’s newfound fame by expanding the franchise by launching a new spinoff —Suits LA, which revolves around an entirely new firmwith a fresh ensemble led by Stephen Amell’s Ted Black and Josh McDermitt’s Stuart Lane.
Admittedly, this may be disappointing for those who are keener on seeing the old Pearson, Hardman crew reunite to tackle a new case. While the spinoff exists in the same universe as its parent show, andHarvey’s potential secret connection toSuits LA’s Ted, there’s no guarantee that there will be any crossover between the shows. That said, people haveaSuitssubstitute series that can fill that void withWhite Collar, which was another original USA Network show. To make it better, the Jeff Eastin-created procedural is also getting a revival that will reunite its original characters.
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White Collar’s Revival Faces Release Schedule Uncertainty
Bomer Is Set To Star In A New Comedy That Will Likely Film First
TheWhite Collarrevival was announced on June 6by Eastin himself, after years of rumbles about the matter but no concrete movement on the endeavor until then. Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, and Tiffany Thiessen, who were with him during the event where this was confirmed, also revealed that all three of them are going toreprise their respective roles as Neal Caffrey, Peter Burke, and Elizabeth Burke. They were mum about the plot specifics of the upcoming project, but consideringNeal’s fake death in theWhite Collarfinale, it has a clear narrative opening for the sequel project.
Considering how concrete the details already are for Mid-Century Modern, it’s highly likely that it’s about to start production, which would effectively push back White Collar revival’s filming schedule.
However, it has recently been announced thatBomer is set to star in aThe Golden Girls-esquesitcom produced by Ryan Murphy, and created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan (viaVariety). TitledMid-Century Modern, the multi-camera project will stream on Hulu and will follow a similar premise to the cult classic NBC sitcom starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. Joining Bomer are Nathan Lane and Linda Lavin. Considering how concrete the details already are forMid-Century Modern, it’s highly likely that it’s about to start production, which would effectively push backWhite Collarrevival’s filming schedule.
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White Collar Reboot Is More Straightforward Than Suits Launching A Spinoff
White Collar’s confirmed cast and clear option for a premise gave the illusion that production could kick off sooner rather than later. When it was announced, its most important pieces had already been decided upon, and Eastin seemed to have a clear vision of what it would be about. This is a far cry from when the idea of reviving Suits was first brought up. Korsh had to decide about how to move forward with the franchise. AfterSuits LAwas announced, they still had to go through the process of casting before production kicked off.
Overall,White Collarhad a better revival path thanSuits, and so there was an expectation that its production would start sooner rather than later. This all happened before Bomer’s role inMid-Century Modernwas announced, and since Neal is a central character inWhite Collar, there is no way that filming can start for its reboot without him on the set. So, unless Murphy’s project hits a snag, it’s safe to say that it will be on top of the actor’s priority, meaning it will be shot and released first, leaving fans waiting longer for theWhite Collarreboot.
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When The White Collar Revival May Release
At Least The White Collar Reboot Already Has A Script And Confirmed Core Cast
LikeMid-Century Modern, theWhite Collarrevival appears to be going to Hulufor streaming as well. The shows are different enough to even have some overlap in broadcasting, assuming that their filming schedules align. This suggests that it’s possible that Bomer immediately transitions to reprising his role as Neal and doing the work with DeKay and Thiessen for the reboot. As for when it might be released, Hulu may want to roll it out as soon as it’s ready, considering the increased interest in it since it landed on Netflix USA.
In any case, since Eastin’s script sounds ready to go and the core cast stays largely the same, there shouldn’t be any problem for the reboot to get things going once they all come back on the set. This will make the process of filming more efficient as compared to new shows, which usually involve a learning period. This means a quicker turnaround for theWhite Collarrevival.
White Collar
Cast
White Collar is a crime drama television series featuring Neal Caffrey, a skilled con artist and art thief, portrayed by Matt Bomer. After being captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, Neal agrees to help the FBI catch elusive white-collar criminals as a consultant, leveraging his unique skills. The series explores the evolving partnership and mutual trust between Neal and Peter, blending elements of crime-solving and personal redemption.
Suits
Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
Suits LA
Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
