Disappointment Hits ‘FBI’ Fans as Tom Ellis’ CIA Character Takes an Unexpected Turn

The information available about FBI’s spinoff CIA made the show particularly interesting, but one change dampens the excitement surrounding Tom Ellis’ new character in Dick Wolf’s universe. Ellis was announced to lead the FBI spinoff in April 2025, playing Hart Hoxton, described as a “fast-talking, rule-breaking, loose-cannon CIA case officer” who couldn’t be more different from his FBI partner.

Tom Ellis’ Hart Hoxton Is An American With No Accent In FBI: CIA

This Makes Hoxton Much Different From Ellis’s Previous Roles

Ellis’ update about FBI’s upcoming spinoff CIA gave new information about Hoxton, including how he “has to use guile and deceit and lies to get what he wants.” Hoxton’s grey morality highlights the similarities with Lucifer’s titular character, but one thing will differ, as Hoxton will inevitably be American, leading Ellis to put on an American accent for the role.

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