Matt LeBlanc to Star in CBS Crime Drama 'Flint'

The 'Man With a Plan' actor will lead the cast and executive produce the new series.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:20pm

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An abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold splashes of red and white, conveying the dramatic tension and gritty tone of the new TV crime series 'Flint.'A stylized visual metaphor captures the brooding intensity of the new CBS crime drama 'Flint,' led by veteran actor Matt LeBlanc.Los Angeles Today

Matt LeBlanc is set to star in and executive produce the new CBS crime drama series 'Flint.' The show follows a burnt-out LAPD officer who relocates to the troubled city of Flint, Michigan to start a new chapter. CBS has ordered a development room to write additional scripts for the series.

Why it matters

This new project marks LeBlanc's return to network television after his successful sitcom 'Man With a Plan' ended its four-season run on CBS in 2020. The 'Flint' drama also represents CBS's continued investment in character-driven crime stories set in unique locations outside of major metropolitan areas.

The details

The 'Flint' drama series will follow a seasoned LAPD officer who, after becoming disillusioned with the job, decides to leave Los Angeles and take on a new role policing the troubled city of Flint, Michigan. The series will explore the officer's attempts to rebuild his life and career in the economically-depressed Rust Belt city.

  • CBS ordered a development room for 'Flint' in early 2026.

The players

Matt LeBlanc

An American actor best known for his starring role as Joey Tribbiani on the hit sitcom 'Friends' and his recent lead role on the CBS comedy 'Man With a Plan.'

CBS

A major American commercial broadcast television network and the flagship property of the CBS Entertainment Group division of Paramount Global.

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What they’re saying

“Matt LeBlanc is the perfect actor to anchor this gritty new crime drama. His ability to balance humor and pathos will bring a unique perspective to the challenges facing law enforcement in a struggling American city like Flint.”

— Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment

What’s next

If the 'Flint' development scripts are well-received, CBS is expected to greenlight the series for a full season order later this year.

The takeaway

LeBlanc's move to a more dramatic leading role in 'Flint' signals his continued evolution as an actor beyond his iconic sitcom work, while also highlighting CBS's efforts to expand its crime drama portfolio with stories set in unique regional settings.