As the third season of CBS’ FBI: International comes to an end, one of its biggest stars – Luke Kleintank – will be leaving.
The 33-year-old Cincinnati native has starred as one of the show’s leads – Supervisory Special Agent Scott Forrester – since the show debuted in 2021, a spin-off of FBI.
His final episode will air on CBS on Tuesday, May 7, according to Deadline, just a few weeks before the previously-announced Season 3 finale airs on Tuesday, May 21.
‘After much thought and consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave FBI International,’ the actor began.
‘This decision is driven by my unwavering commitment to my family, whose love and well-being are paramount in my life,’ he added.
As the third season of CBS’ FBI : International comes to an end, one of its biggest stars – Luke Kleintank – will be leaving
The 33-year-old Cincinnati native has starred as one of the show’s leads – Supervisory Special Agent Scott Forrester – since the show debuted in 2021, a spin-off of FBI
His final episode will air on CBS on Tuesday, May 7, according to Deadline , just a few weeks before the previously-announced Season 3 finale airs on Tuesday, May 21
The actor had welcomed his first child – Ruby Roland Kleintank – with his wife Christina Vignaud.
‘I’m profoundly thankful for the extraordinary cast and crew of the show, who have not only been colleagues but also a family away from home,’ he added.
‘Their unwavering dedication and remarkable talents have made every moment on set an unforgettable journey that has enriched my life in countless ways,’ he said.
‘Lastly, I would also like to extend my thanks to the fans who have supported us through the first three seasons,’ Kleintank concluded.
Kleintank signed on as Scott Forrester back in July 2021, with the series a spin-off of the network’s FBI and FBI: Most Wanted.
The series received a straight-to-series order in March 2021, with the series debuting as part of a three-hour crossover episode with FBI and FBI: Most Wanted in September 2021.
The series follows the, ‘elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. based in Budapest.
They are tasked with neutralizing terrorist threats against Americans on foreign soil, with the team lead by Kleintank’s Forrester.
The actor had welcomed his first child – Ruby Roland Kleintank – with his wife Christina Vignaud
‘I’m profoundly thankful for the extraordinary cast and crew of the show, who have not only been colleagues but also a family away from home,’ he added
The character is described as a, ‘accomplished and dedicated leader,’ who also, ‘puts his missions ahead of his personal life.’
The departure comes just weeks after CBS renewed FBI: International for a fourth season, along with FBI (Season 7) and FBI: Most Wanted (Season 6) as well
The character is described as a, ‘accomplished and dedicated leader,’ who also, ‘puts his missions ahead of his personal life.’
The departure comes just weeks after CBS renewed FBI: International for a fourth season, along with FBI (Season 7) and FBI: Most Wanted (Season 6) as well.
The news also comes two months after another star, Heida Reed, who has played Special Agent Jamie Kellett, announced her departure as well.
FBI: International was created by Derek Haas and Dick Wolf, who executive produce with Matt Olmstead, Michael Katleman, Ernesto Alcalde, Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
