SCOLA IS GONE! š John Boyd Officially Quits FBIāThe Squad Room is in Tears! šØ BOOM! 15 minutes ago, the news every FBI fan was dreading just hit the wire. Agent Scola has “Completed His Mission” and John Boyd is saying goodbye for good. The details of his final scene are reportedly “Heart-Shattering.” From this moment on, the team is incomplete. The reason for his departure? Absolutely… See More
Farewell, Agent Scola: John Boyd, the FBIās loyal partner, has completed his mission
VarietyĀ reports thatĀ LuciferĀ starĀ Tom Ellis has been cast for one of the two lead roles inĀ CIA. It will join the mainĀ FBIĀ series on the CBS schedule in the 2025-2026 broadcast television season, which meansĀ it will debut later this year. The spinoff hails fromĀ Law & OrderĀ creator Dick Wolf and David Hudgins, with both executive producing and Hudgins serving as showrunner. Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Peter Jankowski are also executive producers. The project hails from Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment and CBS Studios.
What The CIA Spinoff Means For FBI
There Is More Casting Left To Go
Set to be written by Hudgins and Wolf,Ā CIAĀ is currently only the working title for the spinoff and may change. The story centers on two unlikely partners. One is described as āa fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officerā, who is the character that Ellis plays. The other, meanwhile, is a veteran FBI agent who trusts the rule of law. The two are an odd couple, and theyāre assigned to work out of the CIAās New York Station, learning to collaborate while investigating cases and finding that their differences are actually strengths.
Hudgins has served as showrunner onĀ FBI: Most Wanted, in addition to working on dramas likeĀ ParenthoodĀ andĀ Friday Night Lights. Heāll again be in the showrunner role forĀ CIA, which should benefit from the addition of Ellis. He is best known to many for playing the titular Lucifer Morningstar onĀ LuciferĀ for six seasons. His other credits includeĀ Once Upon A Time,Ā a recent run on the Hulu drama seriesĀ Tell Me Lies,Ā and the romantic comedyĀ PlayersĀ opposite Gina Rodriguez.Ā Casting for other roles remains ongoing.
Our Take On Ellisā Casting
Go With A Pro
Additional reports note that negotiations with Ellis took some time. It is understandable that theyād want a notable actor to lead the third spinoff, especially with some viewers upset that the initial two spinoffs have been cancelled.Ā FBIĀ is already renewedĀ for two additional seasons, so at leastĀ CIAĀ will have some continuity as it joins CBS.