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Michael Michele Exits CBS' FBI Spinoff 'CIA' During Filming

The exit raises casting questions that could shift the Wolf-produced series' midseason plan.

Overview

  • Michael Michele, cast as the head of the CIA’s New York Station, has left the series, according to multiple reports.
  • Production began in September after the show moved from a planned fall launch to midseason following a summer showrunner change.
  • Warren Leight replaced David Hudgins as showrunner, marking a second major reset before the series’ debut.
  • It remains unconfirmed whether Michele’s role will be recast, rewritten, or removed, and no reason for the departure has been disclosed.
  • CBS has not commented on potential schedule impacts; the series stars Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss and is produced by Universal Television with Wolf Entertainment and CBS Studios, with Eriq La Salle directing the pilot.