'FBI: Most Wanted': Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about CBS's 'FBI' spin-off series

In a backdoor pilot for the first season, the April 2 episode titled 'Most Wanted' offered a glimpse of the new 'Most Wanted' team

If you're one of those who loves watching a good detective show with high-profile cases, we've got some great news for you. CBS has ordered a spin-off of its FBI series, titled 'FBI: Most Wanted'. The upcoming series has been created by René Balcer.

In a backdoor pilot for the first season, the April 2 episode titled 'Most Wanted' offered a glimpse of the new 'Most Wanted' team. 

Release date

There is no official confirmation about the release date of the show yet. Stay tuned for latest updates.

Plot

According to the official plot summary, the series puts the spotlight on "the Fugitive Task Force of the FBI that tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the FBI's Most Wanted list."

Cast

Julian McMahon

Julian McMahon attends the 2019 CBS Upfront at The Plaza on May 15, 2019, in New York City. (Getty Images)

The son of former Prime Minister of Australia Sir William McMahon, Julian will be seen in the series as Jess LaCroix. The actor is known for his role in 'Chasing Sleep' (2000) alongside Jeff Daniels, 'Fantastic Four' franchise (2005 and 2007), 'Premonition' (2007), 'Red' (2010) and 'Bait' (2012).

Other members of the cast include Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg, and Nathaniel Arcand.

Director/Writer

René Balcer

Producer Rene Balcer poses for a portrait during the 17th Annual City Of Lights, City Of Angels Film Festival at the Directors Guild Of America on April 16, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Rene Balcer is the creator of the new series. He is known for his work on several TV shows and movies. He won an Emmy in 1997 as showrunner and executive producer of 'Law & Order', a Peabody Award, a Writers Guild of America Award and four Edgar Awards. 

Dick Wolf

Producer Dick Wolf attends CBS' "FBI" Screening & Conversation at 92nd Street Y on February 20, 2019, in New York City. (Getty Images)

Wolf, the original creator of 'FBI' is set to write and produce the spin-off series as well. Known for his work in the 'Chicago' franchise, he has won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is being speculated that Wolf will have several follow-up series based on FBI cases in the near future.

Rene Balcer is another writer on the series. Meanwhile, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers on the show.

Where to watch  

You can stream the series on CBS. However, the release date has not been announced yet.

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