David Costabile to Reprise Role as Daniel Hardman on 'Suits LA'

The spinoff continues to draw on nostalgia with the return of its third original 'Suits' cast member as it struggles to establish its own identity.

David Costabile will guest star as Daniel Hardman, the notorious villain from the original 'Suits' series, in an upcoming episode of 'Suits LA.'
Hardman, known for his scheming and attempts to regain control of Pearson Hardman, adds to the spinoff's nostalgia-driven strategy.
Costabile joins Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter) and Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt) as the third original cast member to appear on 'Suits LA.'
'Suits LA,' which centers on Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor turned high-profile attorney, has faced low live ratings but averages 4.8 million viewers across platforms.
NBC appears to be leveraging familiar elements from 'Suits' to sustain interest in the spinoff, though its long-term success may depend on carving a distinct identity.