Gabriel Macht is officially stepping back into the role of Harvey Specter for Suits: L.A., and recently explained why he decided to return to the upcoming West Coast spinoff. The original Suits series, which ran from 2011 to 2019, followed the high-stakes world of corporate law, centering around top lawyer Harvey Specter and his brilliant protégé Mike Ross. Now, the Suits spinoff shifts the action to Ted Black (Stephen Amell), an entertainment lawyer navigating the cutthroat industry of Hollywood. Suits: L.A.‘s release is set for February 23 on NBC.
In an interview with People, Macht explained his decision to return to the Suits universe boils down to one simple motivation: the fans. The actor returns to reprise Suits’ most beloved litigator despite having little interest in returning to the industry, as his newest whiskey line, Bear Fight, has just dropped. The actor revealed that his only reason for coming back was to give something back to the devoted Suits fanbase, stating:
I’m just doing it for the fans. I’m not doing it for me. I’ve done it 134 times. I’m not doing it for me. I had very little interest in coming back to work as an actor right now because I spent so much time [doing it] and this was my time to really raise my kids and to do this creative stuff like Bear Fight.
… [if there was] a way to do this where it made sense for my family, it made sense for the timing and if there was a way that I could sort of pass the baton to Stephen [Amell] and the cast in L.A. If I [could have] anything to do with helping support the show and getting it off [the ground], it’s almost like [giving] a blessing.
What Macht’s Return Means For Suits: L.A.
Bridging The Gap Between The East Coast & West
With Suits experiencing an unexpected resurgence on Netflix in 2023, it’s no surprise that NBC saw an opportunity to capitalize on the renewed interest. While Suits: L.A. is designed as a standalone series by original Suits creator Aaron Korsh, Macht’s return provides an essential bridge, or “blessing,” between the original and the spinoff. Harvey’s dynamic with Ted is sure to be a major draw as the two high-powered lawyers and their equally-powered egos clash.
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Macht also hinted that Harvey may not be the only familiar face popping up in Suits: L.A. He teased that other original Suits cast members could return, though details remain under wraps and “might be surprises” for the upcoming West Coast spinoff. Whether through guest appearances, recurring roles, or small cameos, these potential returns could further cement Suits: L.A. as both a fresh chapter and a meaningful continuation of the original series.
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Harvey’s Return Is A Big Deal For Suits: L.A.
Harvey Specter’s return to the Suits universe is the perfect way to validate Suits: L.A. as a worthy successor of the beloved legal drama. Macht’s candid remarks show the actor’s not returning to the series for a check—he’s doing it for the fans, and that kind of dedication is what makes Harvey such a lovable character in the first place. Whether his appearances set up a larger role in the future or simply serve as a passing of the baton, Harvey’s return ensures that Suits: L.A. will launch with the full weight of the franchise behind it.
Source: People

Suits LA
- Release Date
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February 23, 2025
- Writers
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Aaron Korsh
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josh mcdermitt
Stuart Lane
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Lex Scott Davis
Erica Rollins
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Bryan Greenberg
Rick Dodsen