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S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore has addressed the backlash about returning to the franchise for the upcoming Hondo spinoff show S.W.A.T. Exiles.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Moore talked about the fact that he is excited about the upcoming spinoff show, and, while he understands people are disappointed that S.W.A.T. is over, it’s important for the franchise to push forward. Describing himself as the quarterback of the show in a Tom Brady comparison, he discussed how the new team will push on with him. He also named and praised many of his former S.W.A.T. co-stars, and also touched on the difficulties of being successful in Hollywood. Check out his comments and the post below:
“Nobody likes change. I understand that. I get it 100%. But without change, you can’t grow. You can’t win without taking your lumps…. It ain’t easy making it in the game of Hollywood. It ain’t. TV shows don’t last eight years anymore. The game has changed. But S.W.A.T. Exiles, baby! S.W.A.T. Exiles. Bigger, bolder. S.W.A.T. on steroids.
“I’m not saying I’m Tom Brady, but I’m the Tom Brady of S.W.A.T. That’s not arrogant. That’s not ego. It’s a fact. I’m the quarterback. I’m Shemar Moore AKA Hondo. But I had a squad. A strong squad. A family. A team. And I would be remiss if I didn’t say out loud to the world and to them — because I know they’re watching this — I love you. I respect you. I appreciate you.”
After singling out a dozen of his former castmates, he continued…
“That’s my family for life, OK? But just like in sports, Tom Brady might be the quarterback, but people get traded. Tight ends get traded, the running back gets traded, the receivers get traded… but the team keeps on pushing with their quarterback, and I’m that guy. So proud, so grateful. I’m not going to apologize for nothing. Busted my a– for 31 years to do what I do, and I’m excited about the future. I’m excited that S.W.A.T. gets to keep playing ball.”
“I’m excited that the crew gets to put food on their table and money in their accounts, and go to soccer practice and put their kids through the right schools. Saving jobs, working here in L.A., keeping Hollywood in L.A. This is a big deal. Yeah, a little bit bittersweet in some ways — but man, at the end of the day, we got to be so proud. We got to be so proud because we did the damn thing. The world took notice. And the industry took notice.
Shows get cancelled all the time, but S.W.A.T. just won’t die because y’all love S.W.A.T. You all love that crazy action. You love the stories. You love the brotherhood, the sisterhood, all of that. That’s who we are. That’s who S.W.A.T. is. Thrill ride with heart. So, on this day, we celebrate, but we pay homage to what got us there and to the people that got us there, and I will never forget. Always appreciate, and always show love.”
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Source: Shemar Moore/Instagram
