AWhite Collarcrossover that we have been hoping to see for years could happen in the reboot, though it would only be possible under specific circumstances.Updates on theWhite Collarreboothave remained scarce, with the original creator Jeff Eastin and the returning stars, including Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay, maintaining their silence on the project’s details. That silence, though, has not stopped audiences from speculating on what could occur in the reboot and whether some of our own ideas about what the original could have done will be taken into consideration.
As a result, manytheories on theWhite Collarrevivalhave been created since the announcement, as audiences await any news on the series' status. The original show’s finale left the characters in a very open spot after Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) flees to Paris, which does not narrow the possibilities on how their complex story could continue. However, another recent reboot could allow theWhite Collarrevival to grow beyond itself, allowing for a crossover audiences have been wanting since both show’s original runs concluded years ago:Leverage’s reboot,Leverage: Redemption.
After Leverage Got A Reboot, White Collar Is About To Come Back Too
With The Return Of Both Shows, A Crossover Is More Likely To Happen
White CollarandLeverageboth have reboots in the 2020s, which increases the possibility of the crossover episode audiences have been waiting for.Leverageran around the same time asWhite Collarfrom 2008 to 2012and was just as popular among procedural fans. The series was then revived years later, with the first two seasons ofLeverage: Redemptionpremiering on Freevee.Updates onLeverage: Redemptionseason 3, though, reveal that it will be moved to Amazon Prime Video, allowing the reboot as much exposure asWhite Collarreceived.
Leverage: Redemptionpremiered on June 16, 2025.
The return ofWhite Collarshortly after its success on Netflix is an unprecedented one, but audiences such as myself are excited for it due to the show’s fun atmosphere and characters.Much likeLeverage: Redemption,White Collar’s original cast seems eager to return, allowing for some great new story possibilities, such as a crossoverwith the other heist-centric show. That being said, a crossover betweenWhite CollarandLeverage’sreboots could only happen under specific circumstances that were outlined in a post by Eastin himself regarding the former.
What It Would Take For A White Collar & Leverage Crossover To Happen
Both Shows Would Need To Be Owned By Amazon Prime Video
In order for aWhite CollarandLeveragecrossover to happen, both series would need to be owned by the same streaming service, a fact that has recently become possible according to Eastin. Due to Disney’s rejection of the series, theWhite Collarreboot is being shopped around, giving other studios who may be interested in the procedural a chance to gain some of the same success Netflix found hosting the original. According to Eastin onTwitter,Netflix, Peacock, and Amazon Prime are interested in theWhite Collarreboot, which could allow for the long-desiredLeveragecrossover.
White Collar & Psych’s Crossover Is A Reminder Of Something That New TV Shows Should Be Doing Way More Often
In the 2000s, shows like White Collar and Psych had fun crossovers to promote their shows, and TV would undoubtedly benefit from doing this more now.
If Amazon Prime Video gets theWhite Collarreboot, then a crossover could potentially happen as both shows would be owned by the same platform, making collaboration between the two projects easy.Leveragewas originally owned by TNT whileWhite Collarwas on USA Networks, which complicated the chances of a crossover during the series' original runs despite audience interest. Amazon owning both would remedy this issue for the reboots, bringing audiences the idealWhite CollarandLeveragecrossover they have been waiting for as both stories unfold.
This Is What My Ideal White Collar & Leverage Crossover Would Look Like
White Collar’s Characters Must Team Up With The Leverage Team
For me, an ideal crossover betweenWhite CollarandLeveragewould allow for both the high-stakes storylines and great character moments for which both series are known for.One plot point I have seen and like is that Neal either infiltrates or combines forces with the Leverage team, either to stop their plans as they do not have all the information or to help further their overall cause. Much like any of theessentialWhite Collarepisodes, this should result in a well-executed heist, albeit one with snags, as Neal is not used to working with this type of team.
Neal and Eliot are complete antitheses to each other, so seeing how they get along or not would add to the humor of the episode.
In a similar vein, the comedic beats of both shows need to come through as Neal interacts withLeverage: Redemption’scast, especially Eliot Spencer (Christian Kane). Neal and Eliot are complete antitheses to each other, so seeing how they get along or not would add to the humor of the episode. One specific example is if the two sing a duet as both canonically sing in their original shows, creating just one more great moment for both theLeverageandWhite Collarreboots to capitalize on and keep the spirit of both shows alive.
White Collar
Cast
White Collar is a crime drama television series featuring Neal Caffrey, a skilled con artist and art thief, portrayed by Matt Bomer. After being captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, Neal agrees to help the FBI catch elusive white-collar criminals as a consultant, leveraging his unique skills. The series explores the evolving partnership and mutual trust between Neal and Peter, blending elements of crime-solving and personal redemption.
Leverage: Redemption
Leverage: Redemption reunites The Hitter, The Hacker, The Grifter, and The Thief, joined by a new tech expert and corporate fixer. The group targets contemporary villains, from an opioid crisis architect to a secretive security firm, continuing their mission to provide leverage to those in need.
