The highly anticipated spinoffSuits: L.A.could easily and plausibly feature a cameo from someone unexpected (yet very exciting) — Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson. Torres was a series regular in the original USA Network legal drama TV show from season 1 to season 7, appearing in a total of 94 episodes. However,Torres' Jessica leftSuitsfull-time after season 6, only sporadically returning in some season 7 episodes (where she was still credited as a series regular).The actress' lastSuitsepisode was the season 7 finale before starring in her own spinoff,Pearson,which only lasted one season.
The last time fans saw Torres as Jessica was thePearsonseries finale. As many know, Jessica moved from New York to Chicago afterSuitsseason 6 to steer her career in a different direction and continue her romantic relationship with Jeff Malone. She wanted a more fulfilling job and became the mayor of Chicago’s aide. Sadly, Jessica’s story ended prematurely when USA NetworkcanceledSuits’first spinoff showPearsonafter only one season and 10 episodes in 2019. The good news is that after one 2024 development,Torres could feasibly reprise her role inSuits: L.A.
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Since 2021,Gina Torres has starred as paramedic Tommy Vega in the Fox procedural drama TV show9-1-1: Lone Star.The actress was brought in to replaceLiv Tyler’s Michelle Blake when she exited9-1-1: Lone Starahead of season 2 and has been a series regular ever since. Unfortunately, Fox canceled the9-1-1spinoff in 2024, meaning that season 5 will serve as its last group of episodes. However, its ending means that Torres' schedule is more open, indicating that aSuits: L.A.cameo is more possible than ever.
D.B. Woodside plays Gina Torres' love interest inSuits/Pearson(as Jeff) and9-1-1: Lone Star(as Trevor Parks).
Being a series regular on a network TV show is a time-consuming job. However,Torres has wrapped filming9-1-1: Lone Starand is presumably free to appear in another show,likeSuits: L.A.Of course, the actress isn’t expected to become a series regular on theSuitsspinoff following9-1-1: Lone Star’s cancelation, but Torres could make a cameo as Jessica Pearson.
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Gina Torres' Jessica Pearson is perhaps one ofthe best originalSuitscharactersto appear in the spinoff because she isn’t directly connected to the others. As far as fans know, Jessica still lives in Chicago, building her political career.Jessica’s sole return to theSuitsuniverse wouldn’t raise any questions about the other characters(like Harvey Specter, Mike Ross, Donna Paulsen, or Rachel Zane) or their whereabouts. Jessica likely still keeps in touch with some of her former co-workers. But it wouldn’t be suspicious if she traveled alone to Los Angeles in oneSuits: L.A.episode.
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As for Harvey, Mike, Rachel, and Donna, it might be confusing if one makes a cameo in the spinoff by themselves.TheSuitsseries finale endedwith the four characters working together in Seattle. It would be much more believable if two or more of them appeared inSuits: L.A., but that might not be feasible given the actors' schedules (especially Patrick J. Adams, who joinedthe cast of theYellowstonespinoffThe Madison). So,a Jessica cameo inSuits: L.A.would be perfect, and even Torres said she’s open to reprising her role. The actress toldEntertainment Tonight:
“You know, it’s nice to be asked to the party. It’s nice to be asked, I’m not gonna lie.”
How Jessica Pearson Fits In Suits LA’s Story
Gina Torres Is Open To Returning To The Suits Universe
Although Jessica Pearson has left the world of corporate law behind in theSuitsuniverse, she could still pop up inSuits: L.A.The spinoff’s main character, Stephen Amell’s Ted Black, is a former federal prosecutor from New York. Similar to Jessica, Ted moved out of the city to reinvent himself. From what is known aboutSuits: L.A.’s storyand Ted’s background,Jessica and Ted may know each other from their days in New York and share a common ground.
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Perhaps Jessica’s job in Chicago takes her to Los Angelesand Ted’s law firm. The two, who could have been friends or enemies in New York, reunite and work together or against one another in an episode of the spinoff. Whatever the case, Gina Torres' return as Jessica inSuits: L.A.wouldbe welcomed, celebrated, and an obtainable goal due to9-1-1: Lone Star’s cancelation and the actress' willingness to appear in the spinoff.
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Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
