The connections between Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter via a series of flashback sequences. While the new show focuses on a whole new set of characters based in a West Coast law firm, series creator Aaron Korsh has worked to establish this latest story within the same universe.

Per Variety, original Suits star David Costabile has been tapped to return as the villainous Daniel Hardman. The exact details surrounding Hardman’s return are currently under wraps, though the report suggests that he is due to appear in an episode as a guest star. This will mark the third Suits character to cross over into the new spinoff, following on the heels of Macht’s Harvey Specter, and an appearance from Rick Hoffman’s Louis Litt.

What Daniel Hardman’s Return Means For Suits LA

Hardman May Seek To Target Ted Black For His Friendship

A former managing partner at Specter’s New York-based lawfirm, Pearson Hardman, Costabile’s character frequently served as a major threat to the legal practice he once ran. After being forced out by Gina Torres’ Jessica Pearson for embezzlement, the disgruntled corporate attorney frequently overstepped ethical and legal guidelines in a bid to exact his revenge and regain control of the firm he had once lost.

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While it is unclear what form Costabile’s Suits LA guest appearance will take, his presence is likely to serve as a significant complication for Amell’s Ted Black. Given that Hardman has repeatedly proven himself capable of targeting and manipulating those close to his enemies in order to achieve his goals, Black’s friendship with Specter would likely place him directly into his crosshairs. It is a situation that could prove gravely troublesome for Amell's character moving forward as the season progresses.

Our Take On Daniel Hardman’s Suits LA Role

Hardman Could Be The Reason For Ted Black Leaving New York

Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter & Stephen Amell as Ted Black in Suits LA

At this stage, it is unknown whether Costabile’s appearance will take place in Suits LA's present-day timeline, or will instead play a role in fleshing out the story of Ted Black’s time in New York. However, given that the show has already kept Macht’s character limited to flashbacks, it would make sense for Daniel Hardman to appear in a similar way. Given what audiences already know about his villainous tendencies, it is possible that Hardman could even be revealed as one of the major players in the catastrophic case that saw him leave New York behind.

Source: Variety

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Drama
Release Date
February 23, 2025
Network
NBC
Writers
Aaron Korsh
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Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.

Main Genre
Drama
Creator(s)
Aaron Korsh
Seasons
1
Where To Watch
Peacock