JamesG
11-06-2025, 08:31 PM
Warren Leight Exits as "CIA" Showrunner, Mike Weiss to Succeed Him Amid Production Pause & Recasting
by Nellie Andreeva
November 6, 2025
The behind the scenes drama and exits continue on CBS’ upcoming drama series "CIA".
Days after one of the leads, Michael Michele, and director/executive producer Eriq La Salle left the "FBI" offshoot, also departing is current showrunner Warren Leight. All three are longtime members of the Dick Wolf television family.
Mike Weiss, current showrunner of mothership "FBI", is in talks to add showrunner duties on "CIA", sources said, with production pausing during the changeover.
Michele’s role will be recast, with search underway for a new Chief of Station.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/cia-warren-leight-exit-showrunner-exit-fbi-recasting-shutdown-1236609867/
by Nellie Andreeva
November 6, 2025
The behind the scenes drama and exits continue on CBS’ upcoming drama series "CIA".
Days after one of the leads, Michael Michele, and director/executive producer Eriq La Salle left the "FBI" offshoot, also departing is current showrunner Warren Leight. All three are longtime members of the Dick Wolf television family.
Mike Weiss, current showrunner of mothership "FBI", is in talks to add showrunner duties on "CIA", sources said, with production pausing during the changeover.
Michele’s role will be recast, with search underway for a new Chief of Station.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/cia-warren-leight-exit-showrunner-exit-fbi-recasting-shutdown-1236609867/