They also both feature a main character inspired by and named after a top Hollywood agent.
Kim had helped Korsh sellSuits, which, ironically, was inspired byEntourage.
Like Chervin, Korsh had changed careers and worked as an investment banker before pursuing writing.

Stephen Amell as Ted Black in ‘Suits L.A.’, CAA’s Ted ChervinDavid Astorga/NBC/ICM Partners
Korsh obliged, andSuitswas born.
USA brass felt the idea was too showbiz-focused and passed.
Everybody passed, including us, and including [NBCUniversal], and now theyre making it.

Zach Braff as J.D., Donald Faison as Turk in ‘Scrubs’Photo by Chris Haston/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Last month,Suits: L.A.was picked up to series.
Chernin also does not represent Korsh anymore.