The NCIS universe is getting greater 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 acquired a straight to sequence order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
“We’re elated and honored to proceed the growth of the NCIS universe in such a singular and sudden manner,” CBS Leisure president Amy Reisenbach mentioned in a press launch on the time. “Viewers can stay up for Mark Harmon returning to CBS to relate the advanced and mysterious backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years in NCIS: Origins, which is able to construct on the wealthy legacy of this character whereas reintroducing fan-favorite characters and assembly new ones.”
Though Harmon stepped again from the function of Gibbs in 2021 after 18 years, his character’s story is much from over. “This actually is the making of Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” co-showrunners Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North added. “And even probably the most devoted NCIS followers will uncover that they don’t know the entire story.”
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What Is ‘NCIS: Origins’ About?
The prequel will take viewers again to 1991 “previous to the occasions of NCIS” as a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs “begins his profession as a newly minted particular agent on the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton workplace the place he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag staff led by NCIS legend Mike Franks,” the logline reads.
Will Mark Harmon Be on ‘NCIS: Origins’?
Harmon won’t reprise his function as Gibbs on digicam, nonetheless, he’ll narrate the sequence. The actor will even function one of many government 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 vital a part of my life for 20 years, each in watching my father craft the function and beforehand having the consideration to play younger Gibbs myself,” Sean mentioned in a January press launch. “I at all times felt there was a story price telling about his earlier years, so I’m thrilled to be stepping right into a producing function alongside Gina, David and my dad as we inform this story and reveal a brand new aspect 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 government producers on the venture. Monreal and North beforehand labored collectively on NCIS for 10 years. North is at present the co-showrunner for NCIS and an government producer with Mark on the franchise’s longest operating sequence.
Who Is Taking part in 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, Hold Respiratory, A Pal of the Household and Three Ladies.
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 staff, the following story between these two enigmatic outsiders is stuffed with sparks and turns that can hold the viewers guessing,” the character description reads through Deadline.
Practically 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.
Three months later, CBS added Lori Petty because the recurring assistant medical expert and Bobby Moynihan as a lead forensics analyst.
When Will ‘NCIS: Origins’ Premiere?
CBS introduced in July that season 1 of NCIS: Origins will premiere on Monday, October 14, as a part of the community’s fall lineup.
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 will probably be accessible the following day for all different Paramount Plus customers.