No spinoff for you.
“S.W.A.T.” star David Lim has addressed the upcoming spinoff sequence that excludes the primary solid — aside from Shemar Moore.
Lim, who performed Officer Tan for all eight seasons of the CBS drama that was canceled in March, launched an announcement the place he mentioned that seeing the information of “S.W.A.T. Exiles” did “sting.”
“Being a part of S.W.A.T. for the past 8 seasons has been one of the great honors of my life,” he wrote alongside a gaggle picture of the “S.W.A.T.” solid and crew on Wednesday. “I poured my heart into playing Tan — and even more than that, into the team and friendships we built on and off screen.”
“What made ‘S.W.A.T.’ special wasn’t just the action, or one character. It was the squad. The bond. The camaraderie. The shared blood, sweat, tears, and laughs we gave to every episode,” he continued. “That effortless chemistry was there from the very first day we came together for the pilot, and it carried through all 8 seasons.”
The actor mentioned that whereas “he’s proud of how we fought” for Season 9, he believes the solid “had more stories to tell.”
“We wanted it for our crew, for each other, and for the newer faces just joining us,” mentioned Lim. “It wasn’t in the cards for all of us — and that’s okay. We had a magical run and went out on a high note with those final two episodes.”
“I’d be lying if I said the rollout of the new spinoff didn’t sting,” Lim admitted. “It was tough to see it announced just two days after our finale — with no mention of the cast who helped build S.W.A.T. from day one. After 8 incredible seasons, it felt like we were brushed aside when there could’ve been a moment of reflection and recognition — for the people who built this show, and for the impact it had on so many.”
Lim thanked followers supporting the “S.W.A.T.” solid and reiterated that he’s “proud” of your entire group behind the sequence.
“No version of this story can take that away,” he added. “Thanks for riding with us. Always. Roll SWAT. 🖤.”
Lim’s co-stars Niko Pepaj and Annie Ilonzeh, who’ve additionally been excluded from the spinoff, supported his message within the feedback part.
“Very well said David🫶🏽🤎,” wrote Ilonzeh, 41.
“S.W.A.T. Exiles” was introduced by Sony Footage two days after the unique sequence was canceled.
Moore, who’s reprising his function as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, shared an Instagram video the place he addressed being the one solid member to return.
“Nobody likes change. I understand that. I get it 100%, but without change, you can’t grow,” he acknowledged earlier this month. “You can’t win without taking your lumps. ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles,’ baby, we won the battle.”
The 55-year-old actor went on to name himself “the Tom Brady of ‘S.W.A.T.,’” including, “that’s not arrogant, that’s not ego, it’s the fact.”
“So proud, so grateful,” mentioned Moore. “Not going to apologize for nothing. Busted my ass for 31 years to do what I do, and excited about the future.”
“S.W.A.T.” additionally starred Stephanie Sigman, Alex Russell, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson, Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Esprit.
