SCOLA IS GONE! đ John Boyd Officially Quits FBIâThe Squad Room is in Tears! đ¨ 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 FBIâs loyal partner, has completed his mission
Variety reports that Lucifer star Tom Ellis has been cast for one of the two lead roles in CIA. It will join the main FBI series on the CBS schedule in the 2025-2026 broadcast television season, which means it will debut later this year. The spinoff hails from Law & Order 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, CIA is currently only the working title for the spinoff and may change. The story centers on two unlikely partners. One is described as âa fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officerâ, 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 theyâre assigned to work out of the CIAâs New York Station, learning to collaborate while investigating cases and finding that their differences are actually strengths.
Hudgins has served as showrunner on FBI: Most Wanted, in addition to working on dramas like Parenthood and Friday Night Lights. Heâll again be in the showrunner role for CIA, which should benefit from the addition of Ellis. He is best known to many for playing the titular Lucifer Morningstar on Lucifer for six seasons. His other credits include Once Upon A Time, a recent run on the Hulu drama series Tell Me Lies, and the romantic comedy Players opposite Gina Rodriguez. Casting for other roles remains ongoing.
Our Take On Ellisâ Casting
Go With A Pro
Additional reports note that negotiations with Ellis took some time. It is understandable that theyâd want a notable actor to lead the third spinoff, especially with some viewers upset that the initial two spinoffs have been cancelled. FBI is already renewed for two additional seasons, so at least CIA will have some continuity as it joins CBS.