The NCIS universe is getting larger in 2024 due to the upcoming prequel sequence, NCIS: Origins.
CBS introduced on Friday, January 7, that the present about Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ (beforehand performed by Mark Harmon) origin story obtained a straight to sequence order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of the NCIS universe in such a unique and unexpected way,” CBS Leisure president Amy Reisenbach mentioned in a press launch on the time. “Viewers can look forward to Mark Harmon returning to CBS to narrate the complex and mysterious backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years in NCIS: Origins, which will build on the rich legacy of this character while reintroducing fan-favorite characters and meeting new ones.”
Though Harmon stepped again from the position of Gibbs in 2021 after 18 years, his character’s story is much from over. “This really is the making of Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” co-showrunners Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North added. “And even the most dedicated NCIS fans will discover that they don’t know the whole story.”
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What Is ‘NCIS: Origins’ About?
The prequel will take viewers again to 1991 “prior to the events of NCIS” as a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs “starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks,” the logline reads.
Will Mark Harmon Be on ‘NCIS: Origins’?
Harmon won’t reprise his position as Gibbs on digicam, nonetheless, he’ll narrate the sequence. The actor may also function one of many govt producers alongside his son Sean Harmon. Sean beforehand portrayed Younger Gibbs on NCIS however won’t be portraying the character this time round.
“The character of Gibbs has been an important part of my life for 20 years, both in watching my father craft the role and previously having the honor to play young Gibbs myself,” Sean mentioned in a January press launch. “I always felt there was a tale worth telling about his earlier years, so I am thrilled to be stepping into a producing role alongside Gina, David and my dad as we tell this story and reveal a new side of this beloved character.”
Which ‘NCIS’ Characters Will Be Featured?
Alongside a Younger Gibbs, followers will meet the youthful model of Mike Franks (initially performed by Muse Watson). TVLine reported in January {that a} younger Particular Agent Vera Strickland, originated by Roma Maffia, will pop up in season 1.
Who Are the ‘NCIS: Origins’ Producers?
Along with Mark and Sean, NCIS: Origins’ co-showrunners Monreal and North will work as govt producers on the undertaking. Monreal and North beforehand labored collectively on NCIS for 10 years. North is presently the co-showrunner for NCIS and an govt producer with Mark on the franchise’s longest operating sequence.
Who Is Enjoying Younger Jethro?
CBS introduced on March 5 that Austin Stowell has been forged as younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Stowell beforehand starred on The Secret Lifetime of the American Teenager, Public Morals, Preserve Respiration, A Pal of the Household and Three Girls.
Who Has Been Forged within the Prequel?
Along with Stowell as younger Gibbs, Mariel Molino was forged on March 15 as the feminine lead for the sequence.
Molino will painting Particular Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine, who will toy with Gibbs. “When a tormented Leroy Jethro Gibbs joins her team, the ensuing story between these two enigmatic outsiders is filled with sparks and turns that will keep the audience guessing,” the character description reads by way of Deadline.
Almost one week after Molino’s casting, Kyle Schmid was added to the present. He’s set to play the younger model of Mike Franks, who will lead the particular brokers at NIS Camp Pendleton.
On April 18, TV Line reported that Robert Taylor will play Ralph Waite, who’s the daddy of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Daniel Bellomy and Caleb Martin Foote had been additionally forged in recurring visitor star roles.
When Will ‘NCIS: Origins’ Premiere?
CBS has not introduced the precise premiere date for season 1 of NCIS: Origins, however it’s set for the 2024-2025 lineup and a fall launch.
The place Can You Watch ‘NCIS: Origins’?
The brand new sequence will air weekly on CBS and livestream on Paramount Plus for premium subscribers. The episodes might be accessible the following day for all different Paramount Plus customers.