'Suits' spin-off featuring Gina Torres in the works

Press Trust of India  |  Los Angeles 

"Suits" may be planning to bring back Jessica Pearson's character on-screen in a spin-off to the legal drama.

Gina Torres, 47, who played Pearson in the show for six seasons, would reprise her role in the other project that is in works at Universal Cable Productions, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.



This development comes after Torres' departure from "Suits" midway through season six, citing personal reasons.

However, sources say the deal is in its nascent stage and Network has not yet been pitched the potential offshoot. It is being said no deals are currently in place.

Both Network and UCP declined comment.

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'Suits' spin-off featuring Gina Torres in the works

"Suits" may be planning to bring back Jessica Pearson's character on-screen in a spin-off to the legal drama. Gina Torres, 47, who played Pearson in the show for six seasons, would reprise her role in the other project that is in works at Universal Cable Productions, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter. This development comes after Torres' departure from "Suits" midway through season six, citing personal reasons. However, sources say the deal is in its nascent stage and USA Network has not yet been pitched the potential offshoot. It is being said no deals are currently in place. Both USA Network and UCP declined comment. "Suits" may be planning to bring back Jessica Pearson's character on-screen in a spin-off to the legal drama.

Gina Torres, 47, who played Pearson in the show for six seasons, would reprise her role in the other project that is in works at Universal Cable Productions, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.

This development comes after Torres' departure from "Suits" midway through season six, citing personal reasons.

However, sources say the deal is in its nascent stage and Network has not yet been pitched the potential offshoot. It is being said no deals are currently in place.

Both Network and UCP declined comment.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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