Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Showrunner Warren Leight Exits 'FBI: CIA' Offshoot; Mike Weiss to Take Over
A new TV show called 'CIA' is having some behind-the-scenes changes.
The person in charge of making the show, called the showrunner, has decided to leave.
Another person who runs the main 'FBI' show will now be in charge of this new 'CIA' show.
One of the main actors is also leaving, and the show's producers are looking for someone new to play that part.
Production on the show has been stopped for a little while because of these changes.
Even with these changes, the show is still planned to come out around the same time it was originally scheduled.
Showrunner Warren Leight has exited the upcoming CBS drama 'CIA'.
Mike Weiss, current showrunner of 'FBI', is in talks to take over showrunner duties for 'CIA'.
Production on 'CIA' has been paused during this transition.
Lead actor Michael Michele has also exited the series and his role will be recast.
The series, starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, is still on track for a midseason premiere.
- Who
- Warren Leight (showrunner), Mike Weiss (incoming showrunner), Michael Michele (actor)
- What
- Showrunner Warren Leight exits the upcoming drama series 'CIA', with Mike Weiss set to succeed him. A lead role previously held by Michael Michele will be recast.
- When
- Amidst ongoing production and recasting changes.
- Where
- New York Station (setting for the series)
- Why
- Details not explicitly stated, but occurs after other exits and production shifts.
- Show Title
- CIA (FBI Offshoot)
- Departing Showrunner
- Warren Leight
- Incoming Showrunner
- Mike Weiss
- Production Status
- Paused
- Recasting
- Yes, Lead Role
- Network
- CBS
- Studio
- Universal Television, Wolf Entertainment, CBS Studios