John Amos’swan song will take place on the long-awaited NBC showSuits: LA.TheSuits(2011-2019) spin-off series was officially ordered back in July. And whileSuits L.A.doesn’t have an official release date at the time of this writing, the follow-up to the much-beloved legal drama could debut as soon as 2025. Fans can check out the first-look image of theGood TimesandComing to Americastar, Amos, portraying himself onSuits: LAas a client of Ted Black’s (Stephen Amell) law firm (below).
Amos' son, 53-year-old Kelly Christopher “K.C.” Amos, brought up his father’s future appearance on the upcoming NBC series in a statement (perEntertainment Weekly), which reads as follows:
“His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in Suits: L.A. playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, America’s Dad.”
K.C., who appeared onStar Trek: The Next Generationas a guest star, is also making headlines following his father’s death. The Amos family alleges that John was “isolated" from many of his loved ones and possibly a victim of elder abuse. A statement from the family, courtesy ofTMZ,begins as follows:“Over the past year, John Amos was isolated from his family and close friends by Kelly ‘KC’ Amos, Eugene Brummet and Belinda Foster.”
John Amos' Family Worries Late Actor Was ‘Neglected’
84-year-old John Amos died on June 12, 2025. However, as the late actor’s family turmoil continues to unfold,Amos’ own daughter revealed that she learned of his death from the press, along with the public. And in a new report published on Wednesday, October 2, the Amos family worries that John was not only “isolated,” but that he was “neglected,” also. The statement published by TMZ from the Amos family continues as follows:
“Despite our repeated attempts to maintain contact, KC prevented access to him, controlled and monitored his calls and severed ties with John’s daughter Shannon Amos, his brother Leslie ‘Syl’ Franklin, his grandchildren Quiera Colston and Jhazz Williams, his business manager Paul Baldessare, his god-daughter Amy Goudy, his niece Sherri Korsun, his former accountant and other close family members, friends, and loved ones."
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Amos’ family revealed in the same statement to TMZ that"KC often gave John verbal prompts to create a narrative on social media that was not reflective of the truth.We were deeply concerned that our father may have been neglected and isolated during his final days as we received photos from concerned neighbors and a medical professional.” The statement goes on to reference KC’s alleged “struggles with addiction and mental health issues” as a possible contributing factor:
“We believe there are critical questions that need answers, especially since we believe KC likely made the decision to have John Amos cremated without the family’s knowledge. We suspect these actions may have been taken to alter potential wills and collect life insurance or other benefits. This is made even more concerning by KC’s struggles with addiction and mental health issues, as well as his previous arrests.”
TMZ reached out to both Belinda Foster and K.C. Amos, but neither have responded to the family’s allegations at the time of this writing. So, unfortunately, the real-life drama of the late actor’s family continues in the press. Hopefully it won’t overshadow what was an incomparable career for John Amos, who even reprised one of his most beloved roles asMcDonald’s rival Cleo McDowell inComing 2 America.
Fans can watch Amos’ final on-screen performance whenSuits: L.A.eventually makes its debut on NBC either in2025 or 2026.
