Nick Gehlfuss & Michael Michele Join Tom Ellis as Leads in "CIA"
by Nellie Andreeva
September 4, 2025


Nick Gehlfuss (Chicago Med) and Michael Michele (New York Undercover) are set as leads alongside Tom Ellis on CBS’ upcoming crime drama series "CIA".

The "FBI" offshoot centers on two unlikely partners – a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Ellis), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent (Gehlfuss) who believes in the rule of law.

Michele is believed to be playing the series’ third lead, the head of CIA’s New York Station.

https://deadline.com/2025/09/nick-gehlfuss-michael-michele-fbi-cia-cast-tom-ellis-1236507937/

Michael Michele Exits CBS’ "CIA"
by Nellie Andreeva
November 1, 2025


There is a major cast departure on CBS‘ upcoming "FBI" offshoot "CIA". Michael Michele, one of the series’ leads, has left, sources tell Deadline.

"CIA started production in September for a midseason premiere. There are rumblings that Michele would be recast but that has not been confirmed and appears unclear at the moment.

https://deadline.com/2025/11/michael-michele-leaving-cia-cbs-fbi-offshoot-1236604738/

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Necar Zadegan Joins CBS’ "CIA" as Series Regular in Recasting
by Nellie Andreeva
November 20, 2025


Necar Zadegan (NCIS: New Orleans) has joined CBS' "CIA" as a series regular.

She will play the Chief of Station role originally played by Michael Michele who departed the series earlier this month.

https://deadline.com/2025/11/necar-zadegan-cia-fbi-spinoff-recasting-michael-michele-cbs-1236625368/