Patrick J. Adams might not be returning to theSuitsuniverse viaSuits: L.A.anytime soon, but he does have one project in the works that is much more exciting. Adams starred as Mike Ross in the main cast of the USA Network legal drama from season 1 to season 7.Mike exitedSuitsonce Adams leftafter season 7 for personal reasons. But, the actor was able to return in a three-episode arc in the show’s final season to conclude Mike’s story. So,whenSuits: L.A.premieres, it will have beena little over five years since Adams played Mike.
Suits: L.A.will premiere on Sunday, August 06, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. The spinoff’s pilot was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but the cast and crew are filming the rest of the series in Los Angeles, California.
AfterSuitsexperienced a resurgence on Netflix in 2023(according toVariety,Suitswas the most streamed show of 2023despite its finale airing four years beforehand), NBC ordered a spinoff —Suits: L.A.Aaron Korsh, the first series' creator, returns as the showrunner, while Stephen Amell leads the cast as Ted Black. Many rumors concerning the return of the originalSuitsactors, including Adams, have been swirling since the spinoff’s announcement. However,Adams isn’t reprising his role as Mike anytime soon.That might change in the future, but as of the writing of this article, Adams is busy working on another show.
Patrick J. Adams' Yellowstone Spinoff Role Is His Most Exciting Project Since Suits
The Actor Has Also Appeared In The Right Stuff & A League Of Their Own
Patrick J. Adams has worked on a variety of TV shows and movies sinceSuitsendedin 2019. He starred as astronaut John Glenn in the Disney+ historical drama seriesThe Right Stuff; played Charlie inthe 2022 Amazon Prime showA League of Their Own,based on the 1992 film of the same name; appeared alongside Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto in the 2023 crime drama movieHe Went That Way; and guest starred in the Fox anthology seriesAccusedin 2024. However, Adams' most exciting post-Suitsproject is undoubtedlyThe Madison.
Why Suits’ Pilot On Netflix Is Different From When It Originally Aired
Suits actually has two different cuts of the original pilot episode, with different versions being available on different streaming services.
Adams joinedthe cast of theYellowstonespinoffThe Madisonin August 2024, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Beau Garrett. They started filming the upcoming series in the fall of 2024, and it’s expected to premiere in 2025. Given the renowned fictional universe it takes place in,The Madisonis undoubtedly Adams' most anticipated project sinceSuits.It’s the actor’s biggest series in a long time. Consequently,Suitsfans should be looking forward to watching Adams take on a new role in theYellowstonespinoff.
Patrick J. Adams Is Great As Mike, But A New Character Is Always More Exciting
Adams Plays Russell McIntosh In The Madison
Patrick J. Adams will always be most remembered and belovedfor his role asMike Ross in the cast ofSuits. However, that doesn’t take away from the excitement surroundingThe Madison. Adams playing a new character, let alone a new character in theYellowstoneuniverse, is ten times more thrilling than him reprising his role as Mike inSuits: L.A.on NBC.
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Adams is set to star as Russell McIntosh inThe Madison. According to his character description (viaTV Insider),Russell is a “young investment bankerwho has followed the life path set before him from the start.” More details about the spinoff have been sparse, but the series reportedly follows Michelle Pfeiffer’s Stacy Clyburn (Russell’s mother-in-law) and her family. Their entire world gets turned upside down when they leave their life of luxury in New York and move to the Madison River Valley in Montana after a tragedy. Ultimately, Adams is taking on a role quite different from Mike inSuits, and that’s quite intriguing.
A Mike Ross Cameo In Suits: L.A. Would Still Be A Lot Of Fun If It Happens
Adams Could Still Return To The Suits Universe
Two things can be true —Patrick J. Adams' role inThe Madisonis more interesting than his return as Mike inSuits: L.A.,and it would be fun to watch the actor reprise his iconic role in theSuitsspinoff. He shouldn’t return full-time, but a brief cameo would be a treat for fans of the original series. Unfortunately,Adams will likely be quite busy working on theYellowstonespinoff,limiting the chances of him appearing in theSuitsspinoff. The good news is thatGabriel Macht (who played Harvey Specter) will reportedly return inSuits: L.A.on NBC.
Suits LA
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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.
