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CBS’s ‘CIA’ Spinoff Taps Tom Ellis, Seeks FBI Partner

Showrunner David Hudgins promises a departure from the franchise’s procedural roots by focusing on the dynamic between a rule-breaking CIA officer paired with a by-the-book FBI agent.

Tom Ellis in Lucifer
Tom Ellis and Aimee Garcia in Lucifer.
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Overview

  • Tom Ellis is set to lead as Hart Hoxton, a fast-talking, rule-breaking CIA case officer based at the agency’s New York station.
  • CBS is still casting the by-the-book FBI agent who will partner with Hoxton for the series’ investigative team.
  • The one-hour drama is executive-produced by Dick Wolf and David Hudgins, with Eriq La Salle attached to direct and executive-produce the pilot.
  • CIA will premiere in fall 2025 on Mondays at 10 p.m., serving as the lead-out for the flagship FBI series.
  • Actor Aimee Garcia has expressed willingness to guest-star, hinting at potential crossover opportunities with her former co-star Tom Ellis.