According to the synopsis, 'CIA' will star Ellis as a "fast-talking, rule-breaking loose-cannon" officer in the Central Intelligence Agency

Network execs appear to have made a big call with the new project, with Deadline reporting that CBS is officially moving forward with a straight-to-series order for the drama offshoot, meaning it's now confirmed to be joining the mothership series during the Fall 2025 TV schedule.

The FBI spinoff with a CIA twist is moving forward with a straight-to-series order at CBS and Tom Ellis as star. Tentatively titled CIA, the project (fka FBI: CIA) will now join the mothership FBI drama on CBS’ 2025-26 schedule.