Lisette Olivera Is LeavingFBIBefore Making Her On-Screen Debut

Mar. 15, 2025

Lisette Oliveraarrives at the Disney+ Original Series “National Treasure: Edge Of History” Red Carpet Event at El Capitan Theatre on December 05, 2022.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Lisette Olivera has not yet made her debut inFBIafter joining the cast as a series regular for season 7, but she’s already on her way out.

PEOPLE has learned that Olivera, 25, is exiting the series after only starring in a handful of episodes — none of which have aired yet.

Deadlinewas the first to report the news.

The actress, who is best known for her role in Disney+‘sNational Treasure: Edge of History, is due to make her debut as FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler Sydney Ortiz in the Nov. 11 episode ofFBI. She teams up with Isobel Castille (Alana De La Garza) and her team in the episode after her sister is the target of an attempted kidnapping and sexual assault.

A rep for Olivera did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Jeremy Sisto, John Boyd and Lisette Olivera in ‘FBI’.Bennett Raglin/CBS

Bennett Raglin/CBS

Addressing her exit in a statement shared withDeadline, Kane, 32, said she felt it was “time to look toward new creative endeavors.”

“I’m excited for the future and wish the show all the best,” she said.

Lisette Olivera, John Boyd in ‘FBI’.Bennett Raglin/CBS

Speaking about the changes that his character has gone through, given Renee’s exit and Olivera’s entrance, Boy toldCinemablend, “Scola is in a little bit of denial. I don’t think he’s really ready for what is about to change in his world.”

He teased that season 7 will see a “pretty big change” in Scola, as he’s “figuring out who he is” and who is “right” and “wrong” for him as a partner.

Katherine Renee Kane as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace and John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola in ‘FBI’.Bennett Raglin/CBS

FBIshowrunner Mike Weiss also spoke to the outlet about Kane’s departure, confirming it was the actress’ choice to leave.

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source: people.com