Snowfall Spin-Off: Everything We Know So Far
A spin-off of the popular FX series Snowfall is reportedly in the works, with a pilot episode officially ordered by the network in March of this year, according to a report by Variety. The new series, which is currently untitled, is said to be set in the 1990s and will feature some familiar faces from the original show.
Created by the late John Singleton, Snowfall followed the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s and ran for six seasons on FX, starring Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Isaiah John, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Angela Lewis, Amin Joseph, Michael Hyatt, and Gail Bean. The show was a critical and commercial success, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a spin-off.
According to Decider, a spin-off of Snowfall was first reported by Deadline in 2023, with details emerging that the project was in early development. The pilot episode, written by executive producer Malcolm Spellman, is set in the 1990s, shortly after the events of the original series.
Decider reports that Isaiah John and Gail Bean will reprise their roles as Leon Simmons and Wanda Bell-Simmons, respectively. The two characters tied the knot in Season 6 of the original series, and their storyline is expected to continue in the spin-off.
The cast of the new series will also include some fresh faces, including Asante Blackk (This is Us, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder), Peyton Alex Smith (All American: Homecoming), and Simmie Sims III, who performs under the name Buddy (Rap Sh!t). The roles of the new cast members have not been revealed, but they are expected to play key parts in the series.
The plot of the Snowfall spin-off pilot has been revealed, with Variety reporting that it follows a recovering addict, played by Gail Bean, as she strives to take West Coast rap mainstream despite the threat of infighting from a harrowing gang war. The logline suggests that the series will explore the intersection of music and gang culture in 1990s Los Angeles.
While a release date for the Snowfall spin-off pilot has not been announced, fans can expect more news in the coming months. Decider will continue to provide updates on the series as more information becomes available. In the meantime, fans of the original series can revisit the six seasons of Snowfall, which are currently available to stream on FX.
As reported by Variety, the pilot episode of the Snowfall spin-off is currently in production, with Malcolm Spellman serving as executive producer and writer. The new series is expected to offer a fresh take on the Snowfall universe, while maintaining the same level of gritty realism and compelling storytelling that made the original series a hit.
The production of the Snowfall spin-off is a significant development for fans of the original series, and Decider will continue to provide updates on the series as more information becomes available.
The Snowfall spin-off is just one of many projects in development at FX, which has a reputation for producing high-quality, critically acclaimed series. With its talented cast and crew, and its compelling storyline, the Snowfall spin-off is shaping up to be one of the most exciting new series of the year.
Fans of Snowfall can expect more news on the spin-off in the coming months, and Decider will be sure to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Sources:
https://decider.com/2025/06/04/snowfall-spin-off-everything-we-know/
https://variety.com/
