Production has begun in Los Angeles on S.W.A.T. Exiles, Sony’s spinoff of the popular IP that will mark the return of Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.

“Get ready for S.W.A.T. 2.0!” the actor said in a statement. “After eight incredible years of defying the odds and entertaining the world, we’re about to take the franchise to a whole new level—bigger, better, and edgier. With a fresh cast and a darker, more intense Hondo, we’re ready to bring this story to life and show you what we’ve created together. Thanks to the fans and Sony for keeping us alive, you won’t want to miss what’s next.”

“It’s been electric being back on set,” added showrunner Jason Ning in a statement. “You can feel the creative energy shift. We’re honoring what made S.W.A.T. great while reinventing it through this scrappier, more character-driven lens. The new cast came in hungry, the crew’s firing on all cylinders, and it already feels like Exiles has its own heartbeat.”

The series also stars Lucy Barrett (Deep Water, Charmed), Adain Bradley (Warfare, Tarot), Zyra Gorecki (La Brea), Freddy Miyares (When They See Us), and Ronen Rubinstein (9-1-1: Lone Star). S.W.A.T. stars Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit are confirmed to return in the first episode, reprising their roles as Sergeant David ‘Deacon’ Kay and Commander Robert Hicks.

In the spin-off, Hondo is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. 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.

Additional executive producers on the spinoff include Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty of Original Film, as well as Moore, James Scura, and Jon Cowan. SPT produces and will distribute the 10-episode series globally.