Series Star and Executive Producer Shemar Moore about new adventure spin-off of hit series S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T. EXILES, the spin-off of the fan favorite, hit series S.W.A.T., raises the stakes of the legacy series, introducing a bold new era. After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore) is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental S.W.A.T. 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 that made him who he is. S.W.A.T. EXILES offers a fresh entry point into the beloved franchise, pairing the adrenaline-fueled action fans expect with a new generation of characters and conflicts that give the series a fresh point of view. With Shemar Moore returning as Hondo, the series explores what happens when a revered leader is forced to confront a changing institution, generational divides, and questions of who gets to define the future of S.W.A.T. Set and filmed against the backdrop of Los Angeles, the series delivers both high-stakes action and a deeply character-driven story about loyalty, legacy, trust, and what it truly means to build a team when the old rules no longer apply. About Shemar Moore Shemar Moore is an award-winning actor and philanthropist, with an over 30-year career in Hollywood. He has starred as Derek Morgan on this hit crime drama Criminal Minds since its premiere in 2005. Previously, Shemar’s portrayal of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless earned him a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2000. He has also been nominated for Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Younger Leading Actor in a Drama Series in 1996 and 1997, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1999. Most recently, he returned to The Young and the Restless to reprise his Emmy Award-winning role as Malcolm Winters in a special guest arc. Shemar has won eight NAACP Image Awards, most recently in 2015 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series (Criminal Minds). Shemar starred as Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson on CBS’ hit TV series S.W.A.T. for eight seasons. Shemar’s television credits also include a starring role in the series Birds of Prey, and the miniseries Reversible Errors alongside William H Macy and Tom Selleck. He also hosted the show Soul Train for four seasons. In recent years, Shemar has been seen in the second and third installments of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise alongside Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba and Jim Carrey. ● For more information, visit: starz.com/us/en/series/s-w-a-t-exiles/74649