As fans of the hit legal drama Suits were still reeling from the departure of Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle in the final episode of last season, the show has given us something to look forward to—a new trailer featuring the talented Katherine Heigl. Let’s dive into what this means for the series and why her character could shake things up at Pearson Specter Litt.
Katherine Heigl Enters the World of Suits
In the recently released teaser, we meet Katherine Heigl as Samantha Wheeler, a lawyer set to join the prestigious Pearson Specter Litt firm. From the brief glimpse, it's clear that Samantha is not your average lawyer. According to a press release, she’s poised to be either the firm’s greatest ally or its most formidable adversary. That’s some serious intrigue right there!
Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), the firm’s top dog, meets Samantha with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. “Who are you?” Harvey asks, to which Alex (Dule Hill) introduces her as Sam Wheeler. But Katherine’s response is pure sass. “Truth be told, I prefer Samantha,” she says, owning her identity. She doesn’t stop there. With a bold statement, she declares, “I want name partner, and I want it before the year is out.” Talk about setting the bar high!
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Why Fans Are Excited About Season 8
Back in February, the news broke that Katherine Heigl would be joining the cast for Season 8. This teaser trailer has only heightened the anticipation. While we’ll have to wait until July for her full debut, fans are already buzzing about what her character will bring to the table. For those who’ve followed Suits since its inception, the addition of someone as dynamic as Katherine feels like a game-changer.
Katherine herself is thrilled to be part of the show. In a statement, she expressed her excitement, saying, “Joining Suits was the perfect way to collaborate with an EP I deeply admire and to become part of a show and cast that I’ve been a fan of since day one. I’ve watched every episode, and I feel incredibly lucky to now be the newest member of the Pearson Specter Litt family.” Her enthusiasm is infectious, and it’s clear she’s ready to dive headfirst into this world.
View this post on InstagramI JUST GOT LITT UP!!! For anyone who doesn’t know what that means… start binging #Suits ASAP!! I could not be more excited to be joining the cast and crew of one of my all time favorite shows!! I’m kinda a creepy fan girl…I hope I don’t make it weird on set…😏😳Anywhoo, it’s going to be SOOOOO MUUUCCHHH FUUUNNNN! Plus I get to team back up with one of my all time favorite actors and people Mr. @dulehill I mean could life get any better??!! Oh annndddd, this show turns actresses into princesses! Neat! So keep an eye out for my royal wedding announcement next year. Just kidding! I already married my prince @joshbkelley ! Big big thank you to @suits_usa and everyone involved for giving me the opportunity to come play! And sorry in advance if sh#*t gets weird🤓 https://www.deadline.com/2018/01/katherine-heigl-star-suits-season-8-usa-network-1202275500
What to Expect from Samantha Wheeler
Creator Aaron Korsh shared his thoughts on Katherine’s addition to the cast, saying, “I cannot wait to have her come play with our entire cast and crew. However, the same cannot be said for Harvey, Louis, Donna, and Alex, as the mysterious Samantha Wheeler is a direct threat to their status quo.” If that doesn’t promise drama, I don’t know what does. With her Emmy-winning performance in Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Izzie Stevens, Katherine is no stranger to bringing depth and complexity to her roles. Her character Samantha is sure to add a fresh layer of tension and excitement to the series.
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Season 8 is set to begin filming in Toronto in April. The Season 7 finale aired on April 25, marking the emotional farewell of Patrick (Mike Ross) and Meghan (Rachel Zane) after their wedding. The show will continue with series regulars Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen, and Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt. As the cast and crew prepare for the new season, fans are eagerly awaiting what’s in store.
Parts of this article were contributed by Maddison Hockey and originally appeared on our sister site, Now to Love.
