Kenny Johnson & Alex Russell’s Potential S.W.A.T Season 8 Return Addressed Shemar Moore

S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore addresses the potential returns of Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson, following their season 7 departures. It was confirmed earlier this yr that authentic solid members Johnson and Russell, who respectively play Dominique Luca and Jim Avenue, will solely recur throughout season 7 of the CBS collection. Regardless of the change in standing, their acquainted characters each acquired outstanding farewells in what was speculated to be the present’s last season. Since then, although, CBS has renewed S.W.A.T. for an eighth season.

Throughout a latest occasion for CBS, Moore spoke to Deadline concerning the shock renewal of S.W.A.T. season 8. The lead actor, who performs Sergeant II Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr., mirrored on previous actors which have left the present. He indicated that Avenue and Luca may return, since neither character died. The quote is beneath:

It’s laborious to say goodbye to a bunch of fantastic individuals. Alex Russell, Kenny Johnson and a few seasons again we misplaced Lina Esco. Change is difficult; so now we’ve some OGs, myself as Hondo, Deacon [Jay Harrington], Hicks [Patrick St. Esprit], Tan [David Lim] and a few newbies. However concerning these individuals that you simply miss, no person died. And
on the earth of Hollywood, something can occur.

How Did S.W.A.T. Write Off Russell & Avenue?

It Was An Emotional Farewell

Russell doesn’t seem within the first few episodes of S.W.A.T. season 7, because it’s revealed that Avenue is working with the Lengthy Seaside SWAT group. Nonetheless, in episode 5, fittingly titled “Finish of the Street,” that story element proves to have main penalties. Whereas the Lengthy Seaside squad tries to take down a biker gang, Avenue’s outdated boss, Sergeant Barry Jones (Brian Letscher), is shot and killed.

Avenue decides to remain the place he’s and lead the Lengthy Seaside squad, ultimately besting the biker gang and its chief. Earlier than he leaves for Lengthy Seaside, although, Avenue says goodbye to Hondo, and he thanks Hondo for instructing him methods to lead. As for Luca’s departure, it was equally bittersweet. In episode 7, “Final Name,” he needed to retire from accidents that left him incapable of returning to the job. Nonetheless, he was given a ceremony to have a good time his contributions. If he ever was to return to the present, it appears probably Luca would not tackle an action-heavy position.

Based mostly on what’s identified concerning the S.W.A.T. season 7 finale, which airs on Could 17, Hondo finds himself questioning if he has what it takes to guide the group. The story looks as if a pure development for the motion drama, which gained an sudden renewal, however will nonetheless need to take care of the ramifications of the shifts within the acquainted ensemble. Now that extra S.W.A.T. episodes are assured to be on the way in which, there will likely be ample alternative for earlier characters to return, ought to they want to.

Supply: Deadline