The search for Tiffany’s replacement continues, asFBI’s new series regular departs before her episode even airs. Citing a desire to move on to different opportunities, Katherine Renee Kane exited duringFBIseason 7 and the character ofSpecial Agent Tiffany Wallacewas written off in the premiere of the seventh installment. Although it seemed like the CBS procedural might have found a permanent replacement, the latest update confirms that the search will continue.
Deadlinereports thatNational Treasure: Edge of Historyactor Lisette Olivera is departingFBI, with her exit occurring before her character even debuts on-screen. The actor is set to portray Syd Ortiz, a trained Behavioral Analysis Unit Agent who joins the agency’s New York field office criminal division. Her character willstill debut during the November 12th episode as planned, and the episodes that she has filmed will still be part of season 7.
Ortiz was planned as the new partner for Scola (John Boyd), taking over the void created by Wallace’s exit. So far, as part ofFBIseason 7, Scola has had a few potential partners. Although she was intended as a permanent partner, the latest update means that Boyd’s temporary partners will continue for a bit longer.It’s unclear at this point if and when the CBS show plans to bring in a permanent replacement.
Sources make clear that Olivera’s early exit is not a reflection of her work. It’s more the case, according to sources, that the character was not the right fit for the series. According toDeadline’s reporting,Olivera may have been miscast for the role of an FBI Special Agentwhich would have required a lot of life experience for the 25-year-old performer.
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Wallace’s exit immediately hangs over the premiere episode. Kane is credited as a special guest star, rather than being in themainFBIcast. Scola teases her about the fact that she’s on her way out and Tiffany kindly gets him a coffee. In an echo of Kane’s situation, she feels ready to move on. Scola says her exit does not have to be permanent. In response,Wallace says that it’s dangerous to be a Special Agent when she no longer feels the desire to do the job.
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One line in the FBI season 7 premiere justified Tiffany Wallace’s decision to leave Jubal’s unit permanently at the end of the episode.
After one last mission, Wallace ultimately moves to Georgia to be closer to her sister. Although it seems that Olivera’s early send-off wasn’t planned, according to the reporting, there is an interesting opportunity to explore how Scola deals with having to move through different partners. It’s an even more intriguing setup because ofScola’s obvious reluctance to say goodbye to Wallace. It could evolve into a worthwhile thread to pull on.
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With an ensemble that also includes Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto and Alana de la Garza, the CBS drama might have wanted to explore what it means for a younger person to join the ranks. It’s unclear where the idea went wrong, given that the lack of life experience is baked into the reality of casting an actor of a certain age. Whatever the case, withFBIseason 8and beyond confirmed, there will be more casting announcements to look to.
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FBI is a procedural drama that explores the workings of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s New York office as dedicated agents tackle high-stakes cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and various formidable threats.
