The upcoming Suits L.A. is finally taking shape, and the show is set to arrive midseason during the 2025 TV schedule. Various questions have swirled around the Stephen Amell-led legal drama. Among those queries is whether or not any of the main characters from the OG show might pop in. Well, we now know that at least one familiar face is in the mix, as Gabriel Macht is reprising his fan-favorite role as Harvey Specter. With that, Macht celebrated the news in the most Specter way possible.
Longtime fans will surely be delighted to hear that the veteran actor’s role on the Suits offshoot won’t be a one-off. According to Deadline, Gabriel Macht will appear in a recurring role, with his Harvey character appearing on three episodes of the NBC show. Specific details on Specter’s exact role within the narrative have yet to be divulged. At the very least, it seems that the character’s sense of style will remain unchanged. That’s the idea one gets from the video that Macht just dropped on Instagram:
Just the mere sight of that monogrammed cuff and those dapper shoes are clearly enough to get fans excited. As of this writing, the Good Shepherd alum’s post has raked in over 90,000 likes in roughly an hour. Overall, it’s exciting to know that Harvey is set to return following the final season of the original show, which wrapped after nine seasons on USA Network in 2019. It also makes sense to have the character show up, as it’s a solid way to maintain continuity between the two shows.
Surely, people also took notice of the ominous tease suggested by the caption. The actor mentioned “When an old friend is in need…it’s time to take care of things and make those very ‘things’ right.” That line could likely be interpreted in a myriad of ways, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it keeps the rumor mill churning for a while. At the very least, though, it seems that the New York-based Specter could possibly be called to Los Angeles to provide some assistance.
This big news comes on the heels of Gabriel Macht recalling his need for time away from his famous character following the OG series' conclusion. He also suggested that he had no interest in playing the role again anytime soon. Now, in light of Macht’s L.A. casting, I can’t help but wonder whether his comments were meant to be an intentional misdirect or if he simply had a change of heart.
I Just Found Out Suits Would Have Been A Completely Different Show If Gabriel Macht Hadn't Stuck His Neck Out
Essentially birthed by its parent show's show's Netflix boom in 2023, Suits L.A.'s first look was revealed this past summer, as the pilot was filmed in the spring. At the time, fans were treated to a still of Stephen Amell’s character, Ted Black. Production on the first season just kicked off this week, with the clean-shaven Amell sharing some behind-the-scenes tidbits for fans. What we know about the show thus far is that it’ll focus on Ted, who after recently reinventing himself is seeking to become a power player within the world of Los Angeles-based law. And, if Black proves to have an ego as big as Specter’s, it could be fun to potentially see them interact.
As cool as it is that Harvey is returning, we now also have to consider whether or not other franchise OGs might appear as well. Mike Ross actor Patrick J. Adams recently discussed that possibility and said that he was “eager and excited to jump back into the world” and “put the suit back on” if the opportunity felt right. Time will tell if Mike, Donna Paulsen (who married Harvey) and more show up but, as for right now, let’s be happy that at least one franchise vet is returning.
Suits L.A. premieres on NBC on Sunday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET. In the meantime, stream all nine seasons of its parent show and witness the exploits of Harvey Specter using a Netflix subscription.
