🎬 Can Tom Ellis Redeem Himself After the Lucifer Leap?

Tom Ellis, beloved for his charmingly devilish turn as Lucifer Morningstar, is stepping into entirely new territory—this time as Hart Hoxton, a fast-talking CIA case officer in CBS’s upcoming CIA (a spin-off from the FBI franchise) .

🎤 A Clean Slate After Lucifer

Fans who loved him as the suave, witty anti-hero in Lucifer might wonder if this is a chance for Ellis to “right a mistake.” While Lucifer showcased his magnetism, CIA gives him raw intensity: a loose cannon working on American soil alongside a by-the-book FBI partner thesun.co.uk+5people.com+5hiddenremote.com+5.

🔍 What Makes CIA Special?

• Fresh pairing: Hart Hoxton’s dynamic with a straight-laced FBI agent brings the classic “odd couple” tension—but with CIA intrigue .
• Earthy moral conflict: Ellis describes Hoxton as operating in moral grey—he lies, he schemes, but he’s driven by results decaturmetro.com.
• Standalone storytelling: No backdoor pilot, no forced crossovers. This show exists in the FBI universe but has its own swagger parade.com+15cinemablend.com+15popculture.com+15.

🍿 Redemption in Prime Time

Ellis’s Lucifer role was unforgettable—but it was fantastical. CIA asks him to anchor a procedural, real-world drama. It’s a chance to show range—and prove he’s more than just the devilishly charming devil. The casting decision shows CBS trusts his ability to carry a network drama into the 2025–2026 season