New FBI Franchise Spinoff CIA Joining The CBS Lineup

CIA spoilers and updates reveal the upcoming FBI spinoff joining CBS’s 2025-2026 lineup will feature a familiar face in the director’s chair for its premiere.

Former ER star Eriq LaSalle will take on the dual roles of director and executive producer for the inaugural episode, bringing his extensive experience with Dick Wolf’s productions to the project.

The New Spinoff Was Ordered For A Series April 22

The CIA series was greenlit on April 22, 2025, featuring Tom Ellis as the lead CIA agent collaborating with an FBI officer, although character names have not been published.

Initially intended as a spinoff from FBI, it has evolved into a broader universe expansion, with potential to become another multi-show franchise.

LaSalle brings a wealth of behind-the-scenes experience, having worked on Chicago P.D. as an executive producer, as well as Law & Order and On Call, where he also starred and produced.

Stay tuned for all the details about this exciting new CBS series set to debut in the 2025-2026 season, including its premiere date, cast details, and more. CBS has not yet revealed the premiere dates or the lineup for fall versus midseason shows for the 2025-2026 season.

Have Any Casting Details Been Released?

The question of who will be cast in CIA is certainly relevant, but as of now, only Tom Ellis has been confirmed for the role, with no character details released yet.

This crime drama revolves around an unlikely duo: a charismatic, rule-bending CIA officer (Tom Ellis) and a disciplined, experienced FBI agent who strictly adheres to the law.

When this mismatched pair is tasked with working at the CIA’s New York Station, they must collaborate to tackle cases and criminals that threaten the U.S. In the process they discover that their contrasting approaches may actually serve as their greatest asset.

Alongside Dick Wolf, the executive production team includes showrunner David Hudgins, Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski.

What Other Details Are Available?

The series is produced by Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group, in collaboration with Wolf Entertainment and CBS Studios.

Is there a preview trailer for the CIA series; not at this moment; it’s still too soon. Will any characters from the FBI show make an appearance in the new series-so far, none have been confirmed.

What about the other shows in the FBI franchise-the main FBI series has been renewed for its 8th and 9th seasons as part of a three-year deal.

However, the spinoffs, International and Most Wanted, have been canceled and will conclude with their current fourth and sixth seasons, respectively.

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