Actor Rick Hoffman discusses the reappearance of his character, Louis Litt, in the upcoming spin-off series, 'Suits LA'.
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Boy, was Rick Hoffman pumped when the call came in to play Louis Litt once more for Suits: LA.
This guy couldn't hide his awesome glee when show creator Aaron Korsh asked him to join the team. Originally, he'd popped up as a guest star on the hit legal drama Suits, but now he's back for more!
"When the phone rang, it was a mix of excitement, shock, and sheer eagerness to scream 'YES!'," he admitted to The Hollywood Reporter in a sit-down interview. "We've been discussing the possibility of doing something Louis-centric for a while now, but we hadn't figured out how - so this was a fantastic opportunity."
With the Suits universe gaining popularity again after the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Hoffman hopped aboard the franchise revival. While he had some casual discussions with Korsh about collaborating again, it wasn't until Suits: LA was in the works that things started falling into place.
In this spin-off, Louis finds himself in an anger management class, where he talks about his content family life and being in charge of his own law firm.
"I was stoked, 'cause it felt perfectly tailored," the 54-year-old actor said about his role. "Louis, anger management? It's like putting jalapeno and tortilla chips together – it's just plain awesome; it doesn't feel forced."
Hoffman went on to express that the role felt like a match made in heaven, blending humor with emotional depth while paying homage to Louis' notorious attitude.
According to our intel, Suits: LA, which premiered on February 23, 2025, is all about Ted Black, a former New York City federal prosecutor turned LA entertainment lawyer, and his crew at Black Lane Law firm. They juggle high-profile clients while dealing with their own personal and professional issues in Tinseltown. The show features Hoffman's Louis contending with office politics, mergers, and complex legal matters. For instance, in the first episode, Ted and Stuart try to merge with a firm run by Ted's ex, causing stiff competition among Louis and Erica, resulting in tension and complications within the new firm dynamic.
Pretty cool, right? And that's not everything - former Suits lead Harvey Specter, played by Gabriel Macht, makes appearances related to Ted's narrative, such as teaming up with Harvey on a sneaky plan to bring down a mobster responsible for Ted's brother's demise. This demonstrates how the Suits legacy intertwines with the new L.A. setting and cast.
Unfortunately, despite high hopes for more, Suits: LA came to an end after its first season in May 2025. Better luck next time!
- Rick Hoffman expressed his excitement about reprising his role as Louis Litt in Suits: LA, stating that the opportunity was perfectly tailored for his character.
- The Suits universe, gaining popularity once again, provided a platform for Hoffman to collaborate with show creator Aaron Korsh.
- Suits: LA focuses on Ted Black, an LA entertainment lawyer, and his team at Black Lane Law firm, where they handle high-profile clients while navigating personal and professional issues in the entertainment industry – issues that even extend to family life and office politics.
- The show brings together elements of pop-culture, celebrity, and the world of movies and TV, intertwining with the Suits legacy as it showcases the life and career of an LA-based entertainment lawyer.
