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FX's 'Snowfall' Spinoff Explores 90s LA's Rap Scene

3/18/2025

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FX is diving back into the gritty world of "Snowfall" with a new spinoff set in the vibrant yet tumultuous 90s Los Angeles. Gail Bean returns as the resilient Wanda Bell-Simmons, joined by Isaiah John as Leon Simmons. This gripping drama will explore a recovering addict's quest to break into West Coast rap while navigating dangerous gang rivalries, with Malcolm Spellman at the helm as writer and executive producer.

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FX is diving back into the gritty world of "Snowfall" with a new spinoff set in the vibrant yet tumultuous 90s Los Angeles. Gail Bean returns as the resilient Wanda Bell-Simmons, joined by Isaiah John as Leon Simmons. This gripping drama will explore a recovering addict's quest to break into West Coast rap while navigating dangerous gang rivalries, with Malcolm Spellman at the helm as writer and executive producer.