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Gina Torres, the actress who plays Jessica Pearson on Suits has landed her very own spin-off show according to The Hollywood Reporter.
USA Network has confirmed that the pilot will air as Suits’ season seven finale and airs early next year.
Within the episode, treasured characters Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle) will reunite with their old friend Jessica Pearson (Torres) as she adjusts to her new life in Chicago.
USA Network has confirmed that the pilot will air as Suits’ season seven finale and airs early next year.
Within the episode, treasured characters Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle) will reunite with their old friend Jessica Pearson (Torres) as she adjusts to her new life in Chicago.
The president of entertainment networks at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, Chris McCumber made an official statement about the exciting announcement.
“The powerhouse character of Jessica Pearson, expertly brought to life by the incomparable Gina Torres, has won the hearts of television fans everywhere,” the statement read.
“USA Network is beyond thrilled to work with Gina, Aaron Korsh, the entire Suits producing team and our partners at UCP to explore the exciting next phase of Jessica’s story,” the statement continued.
“Gina Torres is a terrific actress and a valued member of our family,” said Jeff Wachtel, chief content officer at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment and UCP president. “Gina and Aaron have created a truly memorable character in Jessica Pearson, and we felt we owed it to the audience — and ourselves! — to follow her journey beyond the original show.”
“Gina and Aaron have created a truly memorable character in Jessica Pearson, and we felt we owed it to the audience — and ourselves! — to follow her journey beyond the original show,” Wachtel lamented.
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