Returning to Hollywood wasn’t initially part of “Suits” star Gabriel Macht’s plans after he moved out of the United States to a secret location.
Macht, who will reprise his role as Harvey Specter in three episodes of “Suits L.A,” shared the reason he decided to join the spinoff.
“I’m just doing it for the fans. I’m not doing it for me. I’ve done it 134 times. I’m not doing it for me,” he told People.
“I had very little interest in coming back to work as an actor right now because I spent so much time [doing it]. … This was my time to really raise my kids and to do this creative stuff like Bear Fight,” Macht said, referencing his whiskey brand.
Macht forged a deal with “Suits” creator Aaron Korsh to make an appearance that fit into his family life.
“I had very little interest in coming back to work as an actor right now.”
He ensured that there was “a way to do this where it made sense for my family, it made sense for the timing, and if there was a way that I could sort of pass the baton to Stephen [Amell] and the cast in LA.”
“If I [could have] anything to do with helping support the show and getting it off [the ground], it’s almost like [giving] a blessing,” Macht suggested.
The “Suits” actor revealed he hasn’t filmed yet but plans to travel “to shoot in a couple of weeks.”
“I’ve read some scripts, and I see what it is. … I understand now how the character of Ted and Harvey connect. … I’m looking forward to seeing the dynamic between the two,” he added, referring to Amell’s character, Ted Black.
Macht starred in “Suits” for nine full seasons, from 2011 to 2019, that shaped so many careers in Hollywood.
His comments come after he recently shared that he and his family moved out of the United States, but he kept the location of his new home a secret.
“I am based somewhere in Europe, but I don’t tell anybody where I live because I like to keep that under wraps,” he shared previously with People. “I got out of town, and we’re exploring the world.”
Before the pandemic, he and his wife, Jacinda Barrett, had wanted to take their kids “out of school and homeschool them.” However, the sudden lockdown changed his family’s trajectory entirely. They found themselves “stuck” in Manhattan during the pandemic, realizing, “that just wasn’t doing it for us.”
After discovering they didn’t want to remain in New York, Macht remarked, “We decided to explore the world, so we left.”
His relationship with Barrett began in 2000 through a blind date, leading to a private wedding in 2004. They are now proud parents to daughter Satine, 17, and son Luca, 10, navigating their growing family’s needs.
The “Suits” cast, including Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, and Gina Torres, held a memorable reunion at the Golden Globes in 2024, celebrating the legacy of their series as they announced the winner of the best television drama category.
Megan Markle was unmissable due to her other royal duties, she left the show after its eighth season to marry Prince Harry.
