CBS’s FBI is getting a casting shakeup, as Katherine Renee Kane, who has played Special Agent Tiffany Wallace since Season 3, is set to exit the series during the upcoming Season 7. The popular series will introduce new characters in the upcoming season.
According to Deadline, Kane will appear in at least one episode before her character’s departure. The reasons behind her exit have not been disclosed, leaving fans curious and speculating about the future of her character. Kane’s acting career is still in its early stages, with a limited number of roles outside of her notable work on FBI.
Kane’s departure follows a tumultuous arc for her character in Season 6, where Special Agent Wallace was deeply involved in avenging the death of her colleague, Trevor Hobbs. This storyline concluded with Wallace taking down the terrorist responsible, an experience that profoundly impacted her character. The departure marks a significant change in the dynamic of the FBI team, as Wallace had become a fan favorite over her tenure.
National Treasure: Edge of History Star Lisette Olivera Joins the Cast
Stepping into the spotlight is Lisette Olivera, who joins the cast as a new series regular. Olivera, known for her role in Disney+’s National Treasure: Edge of History, will portray Syd, a Behavioral Analysis Unit agent transitioning into fieldwork. Syd is set to become the new partner of Special Agent Scola, filling the gap left by Wallace’s exit. Olivera’s character is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the team, with her background in criminal profiling adding new layers to the show’s narrative.
As FBI gears up for its seventh season, the series continues to captivate audiences with its depiction of the inner workings of the New York field office of the FBI. The show, created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk, remains a staple in CBS’s lineup, having been renewed through Season 9. The upcoming season is set to premiere on October 15, 2024, with fans eagerly anticipating how the new cast changes will affect the team dynamics and storyline.
The success of CBS’s FBI has led to the creation of two popular spin-offs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. FBI: Most Wanted, which premiered in 2020, focuses on the Fugitive Task Force, a team that tracks and captures notorious criminals on the run. The show has garnered a strong following thanks to its intense storytelling and character-driven plots. FBI: International, which debuted in 2021, takes the action global, following an elite team of agents who operate outside the U.S. to protect Americans abroad. Both spin-offs maintain the procedural intensity of the original series while expanding the universe and providing fresh perspectives on law enforcement challenges.
With these developments, FBI continues to evolve, ensuring that its narrative remains engaging and relevant as it enters its seventh season. The series, produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, in association with CBS Studios, continues to be a major player in the network’s programming, promising more intense and thrilling episodes to come.
Source: Deadline
