As the series comes to an end, FX is in the early stages of developing a Snowfall spinoff, according to Deadline. The potential offshoot is rumored to star Gail Bean reprising her fan-favorite role as Wanda, serving as a link between the original show and the new one.
The new spinoff is expected to provide a fresh perspective on the story of “Snowfall,” exploring new themes and characters while also paying homage to the original series.
The new series is expected to continue the original show’s storyline, taking place in the 1990s as South Central Los Angeles transitions out of the crack era and into the gangster rap business. Wanda will serve as a link between the two shows, and the spinoff is expected to introduce new main characters. The series will be executive produced and written by Malcolm Spellman, who has previously worked on successful shows like “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Empire.”
The original “Snowfall” series followed the story of Franklin Saint, a young drug kingpin played by Damson Idris, during the crack epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. Wanda was a recurring character in the show, who became addicted to crack and ended up homeless. However, she managed to overcome her addiction and marry Leon, played by Isaiah John. The sixth and final season of “Snowfall” is currently airing on Wednesday nights.
“Snowfall” was co-created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron, and has been executive produced by a team that includes Singleton, Andron, Tommy Schlamme, Amadio, Michael London, Trevor Engelson, Leonard Chang, Walter Mosley, and Julie DeJoie. Idris also serves as a producer on the show.
“Snowfall” has been a highly successful series for FX, receiving critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. The show has been praised for its compelling storytelling, strong performances, and historical accuracy. The series has also been successful in terms of ratings, consistently ranking as one of FX’s top-rated dramas.
According to FX, “Snowfall” is currently the #1 cable drama series of 2021 in Adults 18-49 and the #2 scripted cable drama series of 2021 in Total Viewers. Additionally, the series has seen consistent growth in viewership over its six seasons, with each season building on the success of the previous one.
The show has also been recognized by various award ceremonies, receiving multiple Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. The success of “Snowfall” has helped establish FX as a major player in the television industry, with the network continuing to produce high-quality dramas that resonate with audiences.