EXCLUSIVE: FX has given a series order to its untitled Snowfall spinoff, which stars the original series’ cast members Gail Bean and Isaiah John reprising their roles as Wanda and Leon Simmons, respectively. It is slated for premiere next year on FX and Hulu.
As Deadline first reported, the spinoff, a followup to the hit mothership series, was put in development in 2023 as Snowfall’s six-season run came to an end on FX. It received a pilot order in March.
Written and executive produced by Malcolm Spellman, the spinoff is set in ‘90s Los Angeles soon after the end of the original series. It revolves around a recovering addict who strives to take West Coast rap mainstream — while gang wars erupt and record labels move to exploit hip hop culture for their own gain.
Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith and Simmie Sims III also star.
Spellman executive produces the offshoot with Snowfall executive producers Dave Andron — who also co-created the original series with the late John Singleton and Eric Amadio — Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London and Trevor Engelson. The untitled series is produced by FX Productions.
“This new series takes us back to one of the most formative eras in music with the birth of the West Coast rap revolution,” said Nick Grad, President of FX Entertainment. “We worked with Malcolm Spellman on the documentary series Hip Hop Uncovered and he has encyclopedic knowledge of this material. This is a breakout starring role for Gail Bean and, as always, Isaiah John is terrific along with the ensemble cast. Snowfall was one of the most successful FX dramas ever and we’re excited that Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme and other veterans of the Snowfall creative team are on board.”
The Snowfall spinoff was one several pilots ordered by FX this year. Pickup decision on the others, including Seven Sisters, Disinherited, Untitled Hannah Fidell, Very Young Frankenstein and Movers, is still pending.
