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\nCBS is developing a new law enforcement drama that hails from two \u201cOne Chicago\u201d mainstays. <\/p>\n

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\nVariety<\/em> has learned that CBS has opened a development room for the series, titled \u201cStrike Force.\u201d Matt Olmstead is writing and executive producing the new series, while Jesse Lee Soffer will star and executive produce. Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed also executive produce via Jerry Bruckheimer TV. CBS Studios will produce. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe logline for the show states, \u201cA battle-tested DEA agent (Soffer) returns home to Kansas City to lead a multi-agency strike force targeting the violent criminals now trying to exploit America\u2019s heartland.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\tThe show is being developed to potentially launch during the 2027-2028 broadcast season. <\/p>\n

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\n\tSoffer is best known for his role as Senior Detective Jay Halstead in \u201cChicago PD,\u201d which Olmstead co-created with Dick Wolf and on which he served as showrunner for four seasons. Soffer starred in the show for 10 seasons before departing. He and Olmstead then re-teamed on fellow Wolf Entertainment show \u201cFBI: International\u201d at CBS, with Soffer joining the show for its fourth and final season. Olmstead was a writer and executive producer on that series. <\/p>\n

\n\tSoffer also appeared in both \u201cChicago Med\u201d and \u201cChicago Fire\u201d during his time with \u201cChicago PD,\u201d as well as in a crossover with \u201cLaw & Order: SVU.\u201d His other TV roles include \u201cAs the World Turns.\u201d <\/p>\n

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\n\tHe is repped by UTA and Ethos Entertainment. <\/p>\n

\n\tMore to come\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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