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Lead Actor Exits CBS' Upcoming Crime Drama 'CIA' Ahead of Midseason Premiere
2 Nov
Summary
- Michael Michele, one of the series' leads, has left the cast of 'CIA'
- The show has also undergone a showrunner change over the summer
- 'CIA' centers on an unlikely partnership between a CIA case officer and an FBI agent
As CBS prepares to launch its new crime drama 'CIA' in the coming months, the show has undergone a significant cast change. According to sources, Michael Michele, one of the series' lead actors, has departed the production just over a month into filming. The show, which was picked up by the network in April, is now targeting a midseason premiere.
This is the second major change on 'CIA' in recent months. Over the summer, the series also saw a showrunner switch, with Warren Leight replacing FBI: Most Wanted showrunner David Hudgins. The show centers on an unlikely partnership between a fast-talking, rule-breaking CIA case officer, played by Tom Ellis, and a by-the-book, seasoned FBI agent, portrayed by Nick Gehlfuss. Together, they must navigate their differences to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil.
