Tom Ellis is gearing up for his biggest career pivot since Lucifer ā stepping into the procedural world with CBS and reprising a fan-favorite drama role:
1. Lead in CBSās new CIA
- At CBS Fest, Ellis previewed CIA, a high-stakes procedural set in the FBI universe.
- He stars as Hart Hoxton ā a fast-talking, rule-breaking CIA case officer based in NewāÆYorkās CIA station youtube.com+7people.com+7imdb.com+7bleedingcool.com+12ew.com+12imdb.com+12.
- The showās backbone is a dynamic āodd coupleā pairing: Ellisās loose cannon opposite a by-the-book FBI agent ā firing up tension and drama people.com+4ew.com+4people.com+4.
- Executive-producer DickāÆWolf (creator of Law & Order) and showrunner David Hudgins promise to deliver something fresh and standalone ā not just another FBI tieāin thesun.co.uk+5cinemablend.com+5people.com+5.
- CIA is slated for the 2025ā26 broadcast season, airing Mondays at 10āÆp.m. ET. The tone? Think electric, unpredictable, and morally shaded mensjournal.com+12cinemablend.com+12thesun.co.uk+12.
2. Back to Tell Me Lies Season 3
- Ellis confirmed to People/JustāÆJared that heās returning as Professor Oliver, with filming slated to begin any day now imdb.com+5justjared.com+5imdb.com+5.
- He hinted this season goes darker and funnily toxic: āmore toxic and funnyā¦ lots of redeeming momentsā ā prepping fans for a deeper, emotional ride .
3. Career & personal highlights
- Beyond these, Ellis is linked to projects like Washington Black and Second Wife, proving heās branching out creatively bleedingcool.com+10en.wikipedia.org+10thesun.co.uk+10.
- He continues to balance work-life beautifully: married to screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer and raising their two daughters, alongside collaborations on Tell Me Lies justjared.com+1thesun.co.uk+1.
š Conclusion
Tom Ellis is navigating a bold new trajectory ā from supernatural charm in Lucifer to morally complex intrigues. With a leading turn in CIA, heās embracing a character with sharp edges and unpredictable moves. At the same time, he revisits the rollercoaster of emotional intensity in Tell Me Lies SeasonāÆ3. For fans, this dual momentum signals one thrilling autumn ahead ā packed with mystery, drama, and Ellis in full force.
