SUITS -- "The Hand That Feeds You" Episode 609 -- Pictured: Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson -- (Photo by: Ian Watson/USA Network) Suits Spinoff Pilot Starring Gina Torres Confirmed! SUITS -- "The Hand That Feeds You" Episode 609 -- Pictured: Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson -- (Photo by: Ian Watson/USA Network)

Suits Spinoff Pilot Starring Gina Torres Confirmed!

Ashley Bissette Sumerel News, Pearson, Suits

It’s official. Suits is getting a spinoff pilot starring Gina Torres.

We couldn’t let Jessica Pearson go that easily, right?

USA announced today that the Suits Season 7 finale will serve as the backdoor pilot for the potential spinoff series. The pilot will be executive produced and written by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin, and will air in 2018.

The season finale will see Harvey, Mike, Louis, Donna, and Rachel reunited with Jessica as she adjusts to her new life in Chicago.

When Jessica is forced to enter the world of politics in her new city, she’ll need her friends at Pearson Specter Litt more than ever.

SUITS -- "P.S.L." Episode 610 -- Pictured: (l-r) Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter -- (Photo by: Shane Mahood/USA Network)
SUITS — Pictured: (l-r) Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter — (Photo by: Shane Mahood/USA Network)

“The powerhouse character of Jessica Pearson, expertly brought to life by the incomparable Gina Torres, has won the hearts of television fans everywhere,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

“USA Network is beyond thrilled to work with Gina, Aaron Korsh, the entire Suits producing team and our partners at UCP to explore the exciting next phase of Jessica’s story,” McCumber continued.

“Gina Torres is a terrific actress and a valued member of our family,” said Jeff Wachtel, Chief Content Officer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, and President, Universal Cable Productions.

“Gina and Aaron have created a truly memorable character in Jessica Pearson, and we felt we owed it to the audience – and ourselves! – to follow her journey beyond the original show.”

Are you as excited as we are about the potential Suits spinoff series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.