CIA Confirms Michael Michele’s Departure from CBS’ ‘FBI’ Spin-off

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CIA Confirms Michael Michele’s Departure from CBS’ ‘FBI’ Spin-off

In a significant development for CBS’ upcoming FBI spin-off titled CIA, Michael Michele has officially departed from the cast. Sources confirm her exit, adding uncertainty to the series which is set to premiere mid-season.

CIA Overview

The new series, CIA, features Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss in leading roles. Production commenced in September, following a straight-to-series order received in April. The show has already experienced major shifts, including a change in showrunner over the summer.

Cast and Characters

In CIA, Tom Ellis plays a fast-talking CIA case officer, while Nick Gehlfuss portrays a methodical FBI agent. Their contrasting styles lead to a unique partnership as they tackle threats on U.S. soil. Michael Michele played a pivotal role as the head of the CIA’s New York Station, a character that may soon need to be recast.

Tom Ellis: CIA case officer
Nick Gehlfuss: FBI agent
Michael Michele: Former head of CIA’s New York Station
Natalee Linez: CIA analyst

Production Timeline and Changes

The series was initially set to debut in the fall of 2025 but was postponed to midseason in July. This shift coincided with a change in showrunner, with Warren Leight of FBI: Most Wanted fame stepping in to replace David Hudgins.

Executive Production Team

The executive producers for CIA include notable industry figures such as Dick Wolf, Warren Leight, Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski. The production is managed by Universal Television, associated with Wolf Entertainment and CBS Studios.

Michael Michele’s Career

Michael Michele’s connection to Dick Wolf’s productions dates back to her early career. She first gained attention in the series New York Undercover. Most recently, she appeared alongside Queen Latifah in CBS’ The Equalizer, further establishing her mark in the crime drama genre.

As CIA moves forward, fans and viewers will be watching closely not just for the recasting news, but also for how the show evolves amidst these significant changes.