SWAT Season 8 introduces a major new team member to Hondo's team, previewing what to expect when the long-running action drama returns. After the eventful seventh episode, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. SWAT Season 7 was originally intended to be the show's last, although CBS reversed its decision and confirmed its renewal after negotiations with production company Sony Pictures Television. But with another episode confirmed, there will be some changes to the team led by Shemar Moore's protagonist Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.
On the eve of the premiere SWAT Season 8 debuts Friday, October 18 at 8pm ET on CBS, CBS Entertainment He shared new photos and information about the season premiere of “Vanished”. Offers photos first look Chicago fire Actor Annie Ilonzeh stars as Devin GambleThe synopsis previews a personal mission for Hondo. Both are included below:
SWAT tackles a mission with personal connections for Hondo when a group of missing students and their bus driver race to find Hondo's former high school football coach. Also, Hicks has reservations about Devin Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh), a new addition to Hondo's 20-something squad, a cop with a family background deeply rooted in crime.
A Familiar Face Creates a New Dynamic in SWAT
Devin Gamble Has A Complicated History
The arrival of a new character SWAT Season 8 will be easy at first. Devin was born into a Los Angeles crime family, although he never wanted to be defined by his background and surname. Devin believed he could stand on his own and make his own way by joining the LAPD and becoming a standout teenager. But when his father is arrested for a felony, Devin leaves LA and joins the Oakland Police Department. It's Hondo who brings him back to the team after some significant departures.
Ilonzeh is not the only change in the squad as Nico Pepaj has been promoted to series regular.
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8 seasons after recurring as Miguel Alfaro since season 6.
Ilonzeh will be recognized by television viewers for her role as Emily Foster Chicago firealong with her other long-running roles, including that of Lana Changed at birth and Joanna De La Vega early Arrow. appeared in shows like Empire, Person of interestand American Horror Story: The Cult. The actor joins SWAT After two high-profile appearances in Hondo's team.
Jim Street (Alex Russell) and Kenny Johnson (Dominique Luca) were eliminated during both SWAT season 7. Since no characters were killed off, they could return as guests. But for now, the action drama looks ahead by introducing a new face and hinting at complications for Hondo. At least these complications do not extend to Hondo's personal life. Although Rochelle Aytes moved on to the CBS show Watsonhis character will not go far. Hondo's wife Nichelle Carmichael will still recur.
Source: CBS Entertainment