Looking for Snowfall Season 7 updates? The hit drama about the 1980s crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles has hooked fans with its intense story and amazing characters. Since it started, people have loved it and can’t wait to hear what’s next. So, will there be a Season 7? What about the cast? Here’s the latest on Snowfall Season 7 and a new spin-off that’s coming soon.
Is There a Season 7 of Snowfall?
Unfortunately, fans hoping for a seventh season of Snowfall will be disappointed. The series officially concluded with Season 6, which aired from February 22 to April 19, 2023. FX and the show’s creators, including the late John Singleton, had always envisioned Snowfall as a finite story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Season 6 wrapped up the arcs of Franklin Saint (played by Damson Idris) and his family, bringing closure to the main narrative. As of now, there are no plans to revive the original series for a Season 7.
Cast
Returning Cast (Confirmed for the Spin-off):
- Gail Bean as Wanda Bell-Simmons: Back to lead the story after her powerful arc in Snowfall.
- Isaiah John as Leon Simmons: Returning as the heart of the spin-off, continuing his journey post-Season 6.
Possible Returning Cast (Speculative Based on Snowfall Season 6):
- Damson Idris as Franklin Saint: Could make a cameo if the story ties back to his ending.
- Amin Joseph as Jerome Saint: Might return briefly if family ties pull him in.
- Michael Hyatt as Cissy Saint: A potential guest spot, depending on her role in Wanda and Leon’s lives.
New Cast (Expected):
- New characters are likely to join Wanda and Leon, but no names have been announced yet.
Not Returning (Speculative):
- Carter Hudson as Teddy McDonald: His Season 6 fate makes a return unlikely.
- Angela Lewis as Louanne “Louie” Saint: May not appear unless the story revisits her arc.
Cast Updates:
Gail Bean and Isaiah John are locked in for the spin-off, building on their breakout roles in Snowfall. No official word on Damson Idris returning, but his star power (seen in projects like Swarm, 2023) could bring him back for a special appearance. The pilot order in March 2025 suggests casting news might drop soon—keep an eye on X for updates!
Expected Release Date
The spin-off received a pilot order in March 2025, a significant step toward bringing it to life. However, as of the current date, March 22, 2025, no official release date has been announced. Production timelines suggest that, if the pilot is greenlit for a full series, fans might see the show premiere as early as late 2026 or early 2027. Delays could push this further, but anticipation is already building for this next installment
Snowfall Spin-off: Official Updates
FX officially greenlit a pilot order for the Snowfall spin-off in March 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources including Deadline and Variety. The series will star Gail Bean as Wanda Bell-Simmons and Isaiah John as Leon Simmons, continuing their story from the original Snowfall series. The official logline states: “Set in 90s Los Angeles soon after the end of the original series, a recovering addict (Bean) strives to take West Coast rap mainstream despite potential infighting from a harrowing gang war” (Variety, March 2025). The project has been in development since 2023, with the pilot order marking a significant milestone (Deadline, March 2025).
What to Expect from the Spin-off?
The Snowfall spin-off drops fans into 1990s Los Angeles, where Wanda Bell-Simmons (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John) chase a new dream in the West Coast rap scene after Franklin Saint’s drug empire falls apart (Variety, March 2025); sober Wanda aims to make rap big despite a “harrowing gang war” like the Bloods and Crips clashing (Deadline), while Leon likely supports her through the chaos of a changing city buzzing with music and danger. Expect a mix of heart and hustle – Wanda fighting to stay clean and break into a tough industry, new characters like rappers or gang members shaking things up, and nods to the ‘90s rise of rap legends, all with the same gritty vibe fans loved in Snowfall, though mysteries like Franklin’s return or how far the gang trouble goes still linger.
