Suits LA Episode 3 Clip: The Office Star Wants To "Kill" His Iconic Character With Help From The Legal Firm

A clip from Suits LA episode 3 features Brian Baumgartner, who reveals that he wants to "kill" his iconic character from The Office. The series is a spinoff of Suits, which aired from 2011 to 2019 and has since found immense success on streaming services such as Netflix. Suits LA follows Ted Black, who is one of the top entertainment lawyers in Los Angeles. The cast of Suits LA includes Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Bryan Greenberg, Josh McDermitt, and Victoria Justice.

A clip from Suits LA episode 3 has been posted on X by DiscussingFilm, and reveals Baumgartner's guest appearance in the series. In the clip, Baumgartner has a meeting with Erica, and reveals to her that he wants to separate himself from the character of Kevin Malone. Baumgartner claims that the popularity of Kevin has caused him to be typecast, and states that he wants to take on dramatic roles that are "Oscar-worthy." Watch the full clip below:

What Baumgartner's Appearance Means For Suits LA

Baumgartner's Suits LA Appearance Was Teased Before The Show Premiered

Baumgartner's appearance in Suits LA makes complete sense, as Ted Black and his colleagues are all lawyers who work for some notable celebrities in Los Angeles. Speaking about the celebrity cameos in Suits LA, Greenberg, who plays Rick Dodsen in the series, described the show as "Entourage meets the world and the tone of Suits." Entourage was another show that included many notable celebrity cameos, such as Mark Wahlberg, Larry David, and James Cameron, so this comment creates high hopes for the Suits spinoff.

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Ahead of the show's premiere, it was revealed that stars such as Patton Oswalt, Sofia Pernas, and Baumgartner would be appearing in the series. Therefore, Baumgartner's inclusion in episode 3 isn't necessarily a surprise. However, fans of The Office will enjoy seeing his storyline center around his conflicted feelings towards Kevin Malone. In the above clip, it is also revealed that Ted represents Tom Hanks, whom Baumgartner wants a meeting with. However, it is unlikely that Hanks will actually show up in the upcoming Suits LAepisode.

Our Take On Brian Baumgartner's Role In Suits LA

Baumgartner's Suits LA Storyline Is Very Funny

While Baumgartner has appeared in various other movies and shows, he is undoubtedly most well-known for his role in The Office. Kevin Malone is one of the most bizarre and funniest characters in The Office, and it's easy to understand why viewers love him so much. As a longtime fan of the iconic sitcom, it's also amazing to see how easily Baumgartner transforms into his previous character when he is addressed as Kevin. Overall, him wanting to "kill" Kevin is bound to be an entertaining storyline in Suits LA episode 3, which airs on March 9, 2025.