A new show connected to the popular FBI series, called CIA, is losing one of its main actors. Tom Ellis, known for his roles in Lucifer and Tell Me Lies, was originally set to star as Hart Hoxton, a character who isn’t afraid to bend the rules to achieve his goals. The series was first announced back in April.
In September, it was announced that Nick Gehlfuss, known from Chicago Med, and Michael Michele, from The Equalizer, would be joining the new show as key characters. Gehlfuss, who plays Will Halstead in the One Chicago series, will play Ellis’s partner. The two characters are expected to have some initial conflict due to their differing approaches to work.
Deadline reports that actress Michele has left the CBS series CIA. She was set to play the head of the CIA’s New York office, and is well-known for her work on shows like ER and Homicide: Life on the Street. It’s currently unknown if the role will be filled by another actor. This change is the latest development for the highly anticipated CBS project.
The new CIA series, originally scheduled to launch this year, has been pushed back to 2026 following a change in leadership. Warren Leight, known for his work on Law & Order: SVU, is now the showrunner, taking over from David Hudgins of FBI: Most Wanted. The initial idea was to introduce three characters – including the one played by Ellis – on the main FBI show before they transitioned to the spinoff. However, some casting issues have made that plan difficult.
Michele’s exit is the latest in a string of cast changes for the show. However, the basic idea of the spinoff remains consistent: it will center around two very different partners. Ellis will play a CIA officer who often bends the rules, while Gehlfuss will portray a by-the-book, experienced FBI agent. These two unlikely partners will be working together at the CIA’s New York office.
I’m really excited about this new show! It stars Natalee Linez alongside the other lead, and it’s fascinating to watch their characters try to work together to solve these intense cases. What I love is that they initially seem so different, but they’re discovering how those differences actually make them a stronger team. Apparently, the CIA is handling things a little differently with this series compared to FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, and it seems like they’re carefully figuring out the right tone and balance. It’s a fresh take, and I can’t wait to see where it goes!
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2025-11-02 16:37