Actor Tom Ellis, known for his role in 'Lucifer', chosen to headline a new crime drama titled 'CIA'
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Looks like Tom Ellis is set to breathe some life into the troubled FBI universe at CBS.
According to Deadline, on Tuesday, April 22nd, it was confirmed that Ellis would be spearheading a new spinoff, dubbed CIA, within CBS's continuously expanding FBI world. The announcement comes shortly after CBS decided to axe both FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, signaling a clear path for a fresh addition.
Ellis is taking on the role of a quick-witted, law-bending loose cannon CIA officer who teams up with a rigid and protocol-loving FBI agent. This odd-couple partnership pairs an agent prized for his street smarts against an agent who relies on measures and rules[1].
The synopsis for the show goes, "When these mismatched partners are stationed at CIA's New York office, they must learn to cooperate to tackle cases and criminals threatening U.S. soil. In doing so, they discover that their differences might actually be their greatest asset."
Behind the scenes, Dick Wolf, a stalwart in procedural entertainment, along with showrunner David Hudgins and producers Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski are all involved[1].
Originally titled FBI: CIA, the show has been rebranded simply as CIA and is expected to premier later this year.
Moving away from its original concept, the series now focuses on an investigative team rather than a covert task force combating domestic terrorism within New York City.
[1] Research findings suggest CBS's upcoming series CIA, overseen by Dick Wolf within the FBI universe, revolves around an investigative team boasting contrasting approaches. New York's CIA station plays host to a fast-talking, rule-bending CIA case officer (Tom Ellis) who pairs with a by-the-book, seasoned FBI agent, who values adherence to protocol. Together, they delve into cases and confront threats on U.S. soil, discovering that their differences may be their biggest strength.
[2] Further investigation discloses that the creative team driving the project includes Dick Wolf and David Hudgins, both recognized from FBI: Most Wanted. Additional team members include Nicole Perlman, a former CIA officer David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski.
[3] Data reveals the series has been ordered directly to series for the 2025-26 season and was initially planned as a crossover from the existing FBI franchise. Presently, casting for the FBI agent role remains ongoing.
[4] Extensive examination suggests the standalone series will premiere independently rather than as a crossover within the existing FBI docket alongside Boston Blue and Sheriff Country spinoffs.
- Tom Ellis will lead a new spinoff series, titled simply as CIA, within the expanding FBI world of CBS, replacing the cancelled shows FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International.
- Ellis will play a quick-witted, law-bending CIA officer who partners with a rigid and protocol-loving FBI agent in the show.
- The show's logline mentions that these mismatched partners, stationed at CIA's New York office, must learn to cooperate to tackle cases and criminals threatening U.S. soil.
- Dick Wolf, David Hudgins, Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski are all involved in the production of the series.
- The show, initially planned as a crossover from the existing FBI franchise, has been ordered directly to series for the 2025-26 season, with casting for the FBI agent role still ongoing.
- In contrast to the original concept, the series now focuses on an investigative team, moving away from a covert task force combating domestic terrorism within New York City, and is expected to premier later this year.
