Suits season 7 LEAK: Gina Torres set for dramatic exit ahead of Jessica Pearson spin-off
THE Suits season seven finale will perfectly set-up corporate lawyer Jessica Pearson's spin-off show as she leaves the legal drama.
Suits season 7: Gina Torres set for dramatic exit ahead of Jessica Pearson spin-off
Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams in new Suits series seven
It is believed that the final instalment of the current run will act as a backdoor pilot for her spin-off series.
The dramatic episode will not air until 2018 but it is believed it will see Harvey Specter (played by Gabriel Macht), Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle) reunite with Jessica (Gina Torres).
The group of high-flying lawyers will meet up with their old friend and colleague as she adjusts to her new life in Chicago.
The episode will see Jessica rely on her legal wits and relationships from her old law firm Pearson Specter Litt to navigate the dirty world of Chicago politics.
Suits: Gina Torres set for dramatic exit ahead of Jessica Pearson spin-off
Suits: Jessica is set to leave the show for her own spin-off
The pilot for the Jessica Pearson spin-off is set to be executive produced and written by Suits creator Aaron Korsh while Anton Cropper will direct.
Speaking of the spin-off, chief content officer for NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Jeff Wachtel, said: "Gina Torres is a terrific actress and a valued member of our family.
"Gina and Aaron have created a truly memorable character in Jessica Pearson, and we felt we owed it to the audience - and ourselves! - to follow her journey beyond the original show."
Suits: Jessica will move to Chicago for her new job
Suits: Jessica will be reunited with her old colleagues from Pearson Specter Litt
Meanwhile, president of entertainment networks for NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Chris McCumber, added: "The powerhouse character of Jessica Pearson, expertly brought to life by the incorparable Gina Torres, has won the hearts of television fans everywhere.
"USA Network is beyond thrilled to work with Gina, Aaron Korsh, the entire Suits producing team and our partners at UCP to explore the exciting next phase of Jessica's story."
Suits is currently airs on USA Network on Wednesday at 9pm.