A spinoff of FX’s acclaimed drama series “Snowfall” is in the early stages of development at the network reports Deadline. The news comes just weeks ahead of the series finale on April 19th
Should it go forward, the series would potentially star Gail Bean as fan-favorite character Wanda Bell-Simmons in what would be a continuation of the story a few years later.
Whilst the six seasons of “Snowfall” span a period from 1983-1986, the spin-off would be set in 1990s Los Angeles as South Central transitions out of the crack era into the gangster rap business.
In addition, areas of the city become heavily infested by gangs led by the Bloods and Crips. Wanda would be the link to the original show which will focus on new main characters. It’s not known if any other characters from the original would also appear.
Malcolm Spellman will reportedly serve as executive producer and writer of the pilot whilst Dave Andron, Trevor Engelson, Michael London, Tommy Schlamme and Julie DeJoie ould executive produce.
Original “Snowfall” co-creators John Singleton (posthumously) and Eric Amadio, as well as producer Evan Silverberg are also expected to get credit.
