Patrick Fischler has been tapped to head up the Nis office on CBS’ upcoming NCIS: Origins prequel series.
As first reported by our sister site Deadline, Fischler will fill the recurring role of Special Agent in Charge Cliff Walker, who oversees the agency’s fledgling Pendleton office.
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Fischler’s myriad previous TV credits include Mad Men,...
As first reported by our sister site Deadline, Fischler will fill the recurring role of Special Agent in Charge Cliff Walker, who oversees the agency’s fledgling Pendleton office.
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Fischler’s myriad previous TV credits include Mad Men,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
NCIS: Origins follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, 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 (Kyle Schmid). NCIS: Origins stars Austin Stowell as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks, Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie as Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland. Flagship series star Mark Harmon will narrate and executive produce. In addition to Harmon, Sean Harmon, David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal will executive produce, with North and Monreal co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners. Niels Arden Oplev will executive produce and direct the pilot.
- 5/2/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
CBS has released videos teasing what’s ahead from various new shows including Matlock, NCIS: Origins, and the new Big Bang Theory/Sheldon Universe prequel series, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
Learn more about the shows below.
Matlock
Matlock—a reimagination of the classic TV series of the same name— stars Kathy Bates as the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline “Matty” Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
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Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is...
Learn more about the shows below.
Matlock
Matlock—a reimagination of the classic TV series of the same name— stars Kathy Bates as the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline “Matty” Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
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Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Taylor will step into the late, great Ralph Waite’s shoes by playing dad to a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in CBS’ upcoming NCIS: Origins prequel series.
TVLine has learned that the Australian Longmire vet has been tapped to fill the recurring guest star role of Jackson Gibbs, the hard-nosed father of one-day NCIS team leader Jethro, who of course was played on the original series by Mark Harmon. (As previously announced, Austin Stowell, whose TV credits include Secret Life of the American Teenager and Peacock’s A Friend of the Family, will play the younger Gibbs in NCIS: Origins.
TVLine has learned that the Australian Longmire vet has been tapped to fill the recurring guest star role of Jackson Gibbs, the hard-nosed father of one-day NCIS team leader Jethro, who of course was played on the original series by Mark Harmon. (As previously announced, Austin Stowell, whose TV credits include Secret Life of the American Teenager and Peacock’s A Friend of the Family, will play the younger Gibbs in NCIS: Origins.
- 4/18/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
NCIS: Origins has added Daniel Bellomy (Power Book II: Ghost), Caleb Martin Foote (Made For Love) and Robert Taylor (Longmire) in recurring roles. The CBS prequel to the venerable procedural has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years before the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Austin Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
Additionally, Mariel Molina will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez will play Special Agent Vera Strickland.
Bellomy will play Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson, a young probationary agent, who’s cutting his teeth as the Evidence Custodian’s assistant,...
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years before the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Austin Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).
Additionally, Mariel Molina will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan and Diany Rodriguez will play Special Agent Vera Strickland.
Bellomy will play Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson, a young probationary agent, who’s cutting his teeth as the Evidence Custodian’s assistant,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Just days before its debut, Fallout looks to be assured a second season thanks to a $25 million tax credit from California.
Officially, Amazon has not said yet that the Prime Video series is coming back, but, with some hints from executive producers Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan recently, it is pretty clear the money is doing the talking here. Receiving one of the largest allocations ever from the program for a relocating series, the post-apocalyptic drama is among a dozen shows awarded $152 million in incentives.
Primetime prequel NCIS: Origins, the Noah Wyle starring The Pitt, plus the Ryan Murphy executive produced Dr. Odyssey starring Joshua Jackson, and Grotesquerie starring Emmy winner Niecy Nash also were awarded credits through the California Film Commission run $330 million annual program – as you can see below.
Set to premiere on April 11, Fallout, based on the best-selling video game franchise, is almost as big a get...
Officially, Amazon has not said yet that the Prime Video series is coming back, but, with some hints from executive producers Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan recently, it is pretty clear the money is doing the talking here. Receiving one of the largest allocations ever from the program for a relocating series, the post-apocalyptic drama is among a dozen shows awarded $152 million in incentives.
Primetime prequel NCIS: Origins, the Noah Wyle starring The Pitt, plus the Ryan Murphy executive produced Dr. Odyssey starring Joshua Jackson, and Grotesquerie starring Emmy winner Niecy Nash also were awarded credits through the California Film Commission run $330 million annual program – as you can see below.
Set to premiere on April 11, Fallout, based on the best-selling video game franchise, is almost as big a get...
- 4/8/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
It seems like 2024 is the year for NCIS fans, with several new series spinoffs to add to the roster.
NCIS loyalists may feel lost without original spinoffs NCIS: LA, which aired for 14 seasons, and NCIS: New Orleans, which was canceled in 2021 after seven seasons.
But we're thrilled to see long-time agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) share the screen with his Hawaiian co-stars in the spinoff NCIS: Hawai'i. And even better news is the new series spinoffs, NCIS: Syndey -- just renewed for Season 2 -- and NCIS: Origins.
We'll also enjoy the continuation of the love story between Dinozzo and David in a yet-unnamed spinoff later in 2024-2025.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming prequel, NCIS: Origins.
What is NCIS: Origins?
NCIS: Origins is a series that takes place in the 90s and follows Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he starts out as a rookie NCIS agent at Camp Pendelton.
NCIS loyalists may feel lost without original spinoffs NCIS: LA, which aired for 14 seasons, and NCIS: New Orleans, which was canceled in 2021 after seven seasons.
But we're thrilled to see long-time agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) share the screen with his Hawaiian co-stars in the spinoff NCIS: Hawai'i. And even better news is the new series spinoffs, NCIS: Syndey -- just renewed for Season 2 -- and NCIS: Origins.
We'll also enjoy the continuation of the love story between Dinozzo and David in a yet-unnamed spinoff later in 2024-2025.
Here's everything we know about the upcoming prequel, NCIS: Origins.
What is NCIS: Origins?
NCIS: Origins is a series that takes place in the 90s and follows Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he starts out as a rookie NCIS agent at Camp Pendelton.
- 3/27/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
CBS’ NCIS: Origins prequel spinoff has found the last of its series regulars in The Blacklist alum Diany Rodriguez and The Chi‘s Tyla Abercrumbie.
In January, CBS announced a straight-to-series order for the spinoff, which will be set in the early 1990s and follow a young version of Mark Harmon’s longtime NCIS protagonist, Leroy Jethro Gibbs (to be played by Austin Stowell), as a new agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. The show will chronicle Gibbs’ early career as he forges his own path on a team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Six‘s Kyle Schmid...
In January, CBS announced a straight-to-series order for the spinoff, which will be set in the early 1990s and follow a young version of Mark Harmon’s longtime NCIS protagonist, Leroy Jethro Gibbs (to be played by Austin Stowell), as a new agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. The show will chronicle Gibbs’ early career as he forges his own path on a team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Six‘s Kyle Schmid...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Tyla Abercrumbie (The Chi) and Diany Rodriguez (The Blacklist) round out the series regular cast of NCIS: Origins, CBS’ prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
In the CBS Studios-produced series, they join previously cast stars Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino and Kyle Schmid.
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo who is both a product of her time and the lifeblood of the Camp Pendleton office. With all the acronyms floating around the agency, this mama...
In the CBS Studios-produced series, they join previously cast stars Austin Stowell, Mariel Molino and Kyle Schmid.
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Abercrumbie will play Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo who is both a product of her time and the lifeblood of the Camp Pendleton office. With all the acronyms floating around the agency, this mama...
- 3/26/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS’ NCIS: Origins has found its young Mike Franks. Kyle Schmid has been cast as a lead opposite Austin Stowell and Mariel Molino in the CBS Studios-produced Young Gibbs drama, a prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Schmid’s Special Agent Mike Franks is a proud Texan who all but showers in his cowboy boots and sports a perfectly coiffed mustache that’s as thick as his skin. As showcased on NCIS, Franks is a born leader with...
Executive produced and narrated by Mark Harmon, Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Schmid).
Schmid’s Special Agent Mike Franks is a proud Texan who all but showers in his cowboy boots and sports a perfectly coiffed mustache that’s as thick as his skin. As showcased on NCIS, Franks is a born leader with...
- 3/21/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NCIS: Origins has tapped Kyle Schmid to play a pivotal legacy character in CBS’ forthcoming Young Gibbs-centric prequel series.
Schmid, best known for his starring role in History’s Seal Team-themed limited series Six, will portray a young version of Mike Franks, the special agent originated on NCIS by Muse Watson.
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Schmid, best known for his starring role in History’s Seal Team-themed limited series Six, will portray a young version of Mike Franks, the special agent originated on NCIS by Muse Watson.
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The newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, which...
- 3/21/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Young Gibbs just got some company. Mariel Molino (ABC’s Promised Land) has been cast opposite Austin Stowell in CBS’ upcoming prequel series NCIS: Origins, our sister site Deadline reports.
Molino will portray Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine with a dark sense of humor. Per CBS’ official description, “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.”
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Molino will portray Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine with a dark sense of humor. Per CBS’ official description, “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.”
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- 3/15/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The “NCIS” prequel series at CBS has added Mariel Molino to its cast, Variety has confirmed.
Malino joins previously announced series lead Austin Stowell in the series, which is titled “NCIS: Origins.” The series was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Molino will play a new character in the “NCIS” universe named Special Agent Lala Dominguez. She is described as “a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor.
Malino joins previously announced series lead Austin Stowell in the series, which is titled “NCIS: Origins.” The series was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Molino will play a new character in the “NCIS” universe named Special Agent Lala Dominguez. She is described as “a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor.
- 3/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Mariel Molino has been tapped as the female lead opposite Austin Stowell in CBS‘ Young Gibbs drama NCIS: Origins, a prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
Narrated by Harmon, the CBS Studios-produced show begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Molino will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor. 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.
Narrated by Harmon, the CBS Studios-produced show begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the prequel, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Molino will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor. 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.
- 3/15/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Austin Stowell to star in ‘NCIS Origins’ (Photo credit: Dave Allocca / Courtesy of CBS)
CBS has found its young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Catch 22‘s Austin Stowell has signed on to play Gibbs in the NCIS prequel, NCIS: Origins, which was given a series order in early January 2024.
“NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years. Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “In the series, 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.”
Harmon originated the character and played Gibbs for 19 seasons, beginning in 2003. In addition to narrating, Harmon will be involved in the prequel as an executive producer.
CBS has found its young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Catch 22‘s Austin Stowell has signed on to play Gibbs in the NCIS prequel, NCIS: Origins, which was given a series order in early January 2024.
“NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years. Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” reads CBS’s synopsis. “In the series, 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.”
Harmon originated the character and played Gibbs for 19 seasons, beginning in 2003. In addition to narrating, Harmon will be involved in the prequel as an executive producer.
- 3/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
First announced in early January, CBS has given a series order for “NCIS: Origins,” which takes place in 1991, years before the events of “NCIS” and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (narrated by Mark Harmon) through 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. Playing a young Gibbs will be Austin Stowell, the network announced today.
Stowell’s television credits include “A Friend of the Family,” “The Hating Game” opposite Lucy Hale, and “Breathe.” He also starred opposite George Clooney, Chris Abbott and Hugh Laurie in the limited series “Catch 22,” the Steven Spielberg anthology series “Amazing Stories,” and “Public Morals,” which was also executive produced by Spielberg and Ed Burns.
Sowell’s feature film credits include “Battle of the Sexes” alongside Emma Stone, “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks,...
Stowell’s television credits include “A Friend of the Family,” “The Hating Game” opposite Lucy Hale, and “Breathe.” He also starred opposite George Clooney, Chris Abbott and Hugh Laurie in the limited series “Catch 22,” the Steven Spielberg anthology series “Amazing Stories,” and “Public Morals,” which was also executive produced by Spielberg and Ed Burns.
Sowell’s feature film credits include “Battle of the Sexes” alongside Emma Stone, “Bridge of Spies” with Tom Hanks,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
It was reported earlier this year that CBS had given a straight-to-series order to NCIS: Origins, a prequel series about young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Well, the role of the iconic character has now been filled as it was announced today that Austin Stowell will be playing the character in the new series.
NCIS: Origins will be narrated by Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and takes place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. The description reads: “In the series, 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.”
Austin Stowell is known for movies such as Dolphin Tale, Whiplash, Bridge of Spies, Colossal, Battle of the Sexes, Fantasy Island, and more, as well as TV shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager...
NCIS: Origins will be narrated by Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and takes place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. The description reads: “In the series, 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.”
Austin Stowell is known for movies such as Dolphin Tale, Whiplash, Bridge of Spies, Colossal, Battle of the Sexes, Fantasy Island, and more, as well as TV shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager...
- 3/4/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The ever-expanding universe of NCIS has found the young version of the man who started it all -- Jethro Gibbs.
With as much as we know about Gibbs at this point, it's exciting to imagine how he became the man he is today.
Casting the part is as important as writing it, and now we know who will be playing the young Jethro.
CBS announced today that Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the new drama NCIS: Origins.
The show has previously been ordered to series for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent...
With as much as we know about Gibbs at this point, it's exciting to imagine how he became the man he is today.
Casting the part is as important as writing it, and now we know who will be playing the young Jethro.
CBS announced today that Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the new drama NCIS: Origins.
The show has previously been ordered to series for the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
NCIS: Origins, produced by CBS Studios, is the newest chapter in the NCIS franchise, exploring Gibbs’ early years.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent...
- 3/4/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The NCIS prequel at CBS has found its young Gibbs.
Austin Stowell (Peacock’s A Friend of the Family) will play the younger version of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, which is set in 1991 and will look at the early days of Gibbs’ career in the Navy’s criminal investigations branch. The show’s time frame, 12 years before NCIS began, and Stowell’s real-life age, 39, track with that of Mark Harmon (51) when he originated the character on NCIS predecessor Jag in 2003.
NCIS: Origins is set to be part of CBS’ 2024-25 schedule, as the network gave the show a straight-to-series order in early January. The franchise from CBS Studios currently encompasses the main series, which is in its 21st season; 3-year-old spinoff NCIS: Hawai’i; NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the show; and a forthcoming Paramount+ spinoff that will feature the return of former regulars Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly.
Austin Stowell (Peacock’s A Friend of the Family) will play the younger version of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, which is set in 1991 and will look at the early days of Gibbs’ career in the Navy’s criminal investigations branch. The show’s time frame, 12 years before NCIS began, and Stowell’s real-life age, 39, track with that of Mark Harmon (51) when he originated the character on NCIS predecessor Jag in 2003.
NCIS: Origins is set to be part of CBS’ 2024-25 schedule, as the network gave the show a straight-to-series order in early January. The franchise from CBS Studios currently encompasses the main series, which is in its 21st season; 3-year-old spinoff NCIS: Hawai’i; NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the show; and a forthcoming Paramount+ spinoff that will feature the return of former regulars Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly.
- 3/4/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Austin Stowell (Catch-22 TV series) is taking on Mark Harmon’s signature NCIS character Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Stowell has been cast as young Gibbs in CBS’ new drama NCIS: Origins, a prequel to the venerable procedural, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-2025 broadcast season. CBS Studios is producing.
Narrated by Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the series, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon, who portrayed Gibbs in flashbacks on NCIS and was a driving force behind the prequel, executive produce alongside David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal who are co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners.
Narrated by Harmon, the new series begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and chronicles Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years. In the series, Gibbs (Stowell) starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon, who portrayed Gibbs in flashbacks on NCIS and was a driving force behind the prequel, executive produce alongside David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal who are co-writing the premiere episode and serving as co-showrunners.
- 3/4/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The “NCIS” prequel series in the works at CBS has cast Austin Stowell in the read role of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Variety has learned.
The series, titled “NCIS: Origins,” was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Stowell’s recent TV credits include “Three Women” at Starz, “A Friend of the Family” at Peacock, “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, and “Catch 22” at Hulu. He has also starred in films such as “Bridge of Spies,...
The series, titled “NCIS: Origins,” was originally ordered at CBS in January with plans to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades in the mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description states, “Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling Nis Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
Stowell’s recent TV credits include “Three Women” at Starz, “A Friend of the Family” at Peacock, “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, and “Catch 22” at Hulu. He has also starred in films such as “Bridge of Spies,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NCIS fans get to enjoy a new show this fall on CBS.
The announcement was made that a prequel series focusing on Gibbs and Franks was ordered.
It was additionally revealed that Mark Harmon will be deeply involved. His son (Sean Harmon) is also attached to the show.
Provided NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i get renewed, that will mean three NCIS dramas airing in the fall on CBS.
It’s unclear whether or not NCIS: Syndey will get a second season. If the show is renewed, it may become a Paramount+ show airing in the summer on CBS.
The good news is that the NCIS Universe remains very strong, and the network is ready to bank on a brand-new show.
What is the premise of NCIS: Origins?
NCIS: Origins is a prequel series that takes place in 1991. It will tell stories about a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs and Michael Aaron Franks.
The announcement was made that a prequel series focusing on Gibbs and Franks was ordered.
It was additionally revealed that Mark Harmon will be deeply involved. His son (Sean Harmon) is also attached to the show.
Provided NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i get renewed, that will mean three NCIS dramas airing in the fall on CBS.
It’s unclear whether or not NCIS: Syndey will get a second season. If the show is renewed, it may become a Paramount+ show airing in the summer on CBS.
The good news is that the NCIS Universe remains very strong, and the network is ready to bank on a brand-new show.
What is the premise of NCIS: Origins?
NCIS: Origins is a prequel series that takes place in 1991. It will tell stories about a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs and Michael Aaron Franks.
- 2/1/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
The NCIS franchise is expanding. CBS has ordered a new series following the younger days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Mark Harmon, who played a present-day version of Gibbs for 19 years, will return to the franchise to narrate the series. Harmon, Sean Harmon, David J. North, and Gina Lucita Monreal will executive produce the series, which will arrive for the 2024-25 television season.
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- 1/6/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Gibbs is back! Mark Harmon will return to the NCIS universe, but not in the way that fans might expect. CBS has ordered a new NCIS prequel series that will focus on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Harmon will serve as a narrator for the show, titled NCIS: Origins.
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- 1/6/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS announces ‘NCIS: Origins’ (Photos L-r: Brian Bowen Smith/CBS; Courtesy: Courtney Harmon; Courtesy: Joanna DeGeneres; Courtesy: David J. North)
Mark Harmon is returning to the NCIS franchise as narrator and executive producer of NCIS: Origins. CBS has given the show, which will explore Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years, a straight-to-series order.
NCIS fans can expect the origin story to premiere as part of the 2024-2025 primetime season.
“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,” stated executive producer Sean Harmon. “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.”
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Mark Harmon is returning to the NCIS franchise as narrator and executive producer of NCIS: Origins. CBS has given the show, which will explore Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ younger years, a straight-to-series order.
NCIS fans can expect the origin story to premiere as part of the 2024-2025 primetime season.
“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,” stated executive producer Sean Harmon. “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.”
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- 1/5/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Gibbs may no longer be an active participant in the story on the long-running series NCIS on CBS, but he's still the apple of the network's eye.
Today, CBS announced a straight-to-series drama order for NCIS: Origins for the 2024-2025 broadcast season from CBS Studios.
That's big news for a franchise that just said goodbye to one of its longest-running spinoffs.
Gibbs was always the franchise's cornerstone until Mark Harmon stepped away from his on-screen role.
As with any character who finagles its way into viewers' hearts, losing Gibbs was a blow to NCIS fans.
But, now CBS plans on making up for lost time with a new series based on Gibbs as a young man.
The kicker? Mark Harmon returns as the elder Gibbs, narrating the early tales in the life of the character he made famous.
If you're wondering why he might be returning to the small screen...
Today, CBS announced a straight-to-series drama order for NCIS: Origins for the 2024-2025 broadcast season from CBS Studios.
That's big news for a franchise that just said goodbye to one of its longest-running spinoffs.
Gibbs was always the franchise's cornerstone until Mark Harmon stepped away from his on-screen role.
As with any character who finagles its way into viewers' hearts, losing Gibbs was a blow to NCIS fans.
But, now CBS plans on making up for lost time with a new series based on Gibbs as a young man.
The kicker? Mark Harmon returns as the elder Gibbs, narrating the early tales in the life of the character he made famous.
If you're wondering why he might be returning to the small screen...
- 1/5/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Deadline reports that CBS has given a straight-to-series order to NCIS: Origins, a prequel series about young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
The NCIS prequel comes from Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and his son Sean Harmon, who actually played a younger Gibbs in a handful of episodes. NCIS writers-producers Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North are also developing the series. The prequel will be narrated by Mark Harmon and take place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. Deadline’s description reads: “In the series, 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 search will soon be on for an actor to play the role of young Gibbs.
“The character of Gibbs has been an important part of my life for 20 years,...
The NCIS prequel comes from Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs on NCIS for nearly twenty years, and his son Sean Harmon, who actually played a younger Gibbs in a handful of episodes. NCIS writers-producers Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North are also developing the series. The prequel will be narrated by Mark Harmon and take place in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS. Deadline’s description reads: “In the series, 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 search will soon be on for an actor to play the role of young Gibbs.
“The character of Gibbs has been an important part of my life for 20 years,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Well, Leroy Jethro Gibbs will be on our screens again in some form soon! CBS has ordered NCIS: Origins, a prequel about the character originally played by Mark Harmon on NCIS, to series for the 2024-2025 season, TV Insider has confirmed. Harmon, who left his onscreen role as Gibbs on NCIS in the 19th season (the show is going into its 21st), will narrate the series as well as executive produce alongside his son Sean Harmon (who has played Gibbs in flashbacks on NCIS), Gina Lucita Monreal, and David J. North. Sean Harmon was the one to originally bring the idea of expanding the universe of NCIS by exploring Young Gibbs, along with Mark Harmon, to Monreal, North, and CBS Studios. He will be focusing on executive producing, and casting will begin for the role for the prequel series. “The character of Gibbs has been an ...
- 1/5/2024
- TV Insider
Move over, Young Sheldon. It’s time for… Young Gibbs! CBS has given a straight-to-series order to NCIS: Origins, a new series that will turn back the clock on Mark Harmon’s iconic character, revealing how Leroy Jethro Gibbs came to be the man he is today (and presumably how he amassed all those rules).
Set in 1991, NCIS: Origins picks up with Gibbs 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.”
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Set in 1991, NCIS: Origins picks up with Gibbs 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.”
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- 1/5/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
NCIS: Origins is officially in the works at CBS and the network has given the new show a “straight-to-series order.”
Mark Harmon and his son Sean are teaming up with NCIS writers-producers, Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North, to produce the new series about a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
This isn’t the first time that a young Gibbs will be featured in the NCIS franchise as Sean actually played a younger version of his father’s iconic character in seven episodes from 2008 through 2020.
So, what will the show be about?
Keep reading to find out more…
Deadline reports that “NCIS: Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs. In the series, 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.
Mark Harmon and his son Sean are teaming up with NCIS writers-producers, Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North, to produce the new series about a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
This isn’t the first time that a young Gibbs will be featured in the NCIS franchise as Sean actually played a younger version of his father’s iconic character in seven episodes from 2008 through 2020.
So, what will the show be about?
Keep reading to find out more…
Deadline reports that “NCIS: Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs. In the series, 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.
- 1/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
CBS, which is saying goodbye to Young Sheldon this season, will say hello to young Leroy Jethro next season.
The network is expanding the NCIS franchise with a prequel titled NCIS: Origins, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-25 season. The 1990s-set drama will follow a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Mark Harmon’s longtime character in the original series. Harmon is an executive producer on the prequel and will also narrate the series.
NCIS: Origins will open in 1991 and will follow the young Gibbs as a newly installed agent at the Camp Pendleton NCIS office, which is led by the legendary Mike Franks — a recurring character in the original series (played by Muse Watson). (The NCIS flagship premiered in 2003, when Harmon was 51; CBS’ description of Origins reads as though the character may be younger than 40ish in the prequel.)
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of...
The network is expanding the NCIS franchise with a prequel titled NCIS: Origins, which has a straight-to-series order for the 2024-25 season. The 1990s-set drama will follow a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Mark Harmon’s longtime character in the original series. Harmon is an executive producer on the prequel and will also narrate the series.
NCIS: Origins will open in 1991 and will follow the young Gibbs as a newly installed agent at the Camp Pendleton NCIS office, which is led by the legendary Mike Franks — a recurring character in the original series (played by Muse Watson). (The NCIS flagship premiered in 2003, when Harmon was 51; CBS’ description of Origins reads as though the character may be younger than 40ish in the prequel.)
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of...
- 1/5/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CBS has ordered an “NCIS” prequel series that will focus on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Variety has confirmed.
The series is titled “NCIS: Origins” and will air during the 2024-2025 season. The show will be set in 1991 with Mark Harmon (who played Gibbs for nearly two decades) serving as narrator. The official logline states, “In the series, 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.”
Harmon will executive produce with his son, Sean Harmon, who originally brought the idea of a young Gibbs show to CBS. Sean has previously played a younger version of his father’s character in episodes of “NCIS,” but he will focus on executive producing the new series and casting for the lead role will begin shortly.
David J. North...
The series is titled “NCIS: Origins” and will air during the 2024-2025 season. The show will be set in 1991 with Mark Harmon (who played Gibbs for nearly two decades) serving as narrator. The official logline states, “In the series, 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.”
Harmon will executive produce with his son, Sean Harmon, who originally brought the idea of a young Gibbs show to CBS. Sean has previously played a younger version of his father’s character in episodes of “NCIS,” but he will focus on executive producing the new series and casting for the lead role will begin shortly.
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- 1/5/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Gibbs is returning to the NCIS universe as the lead of a new CBS show, which serves as a prequel to the long-running procedural. The network has given a straight-to-series order to NCIS: Origins, about young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, for the 2024-25 broadcast season. The project comes from the two actors who have portrayed Gibbs on NCIS, Mark Harmon and his son Sean Harmon, veteran NCIS writers-producers, Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North, as well as CBS Studios, which is behind the NCIS franchise.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, NCIS: Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs. In the series, 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 idea of exploring Gibbs’ early years originated with Sean Harmon, who recurred on NCIS, playing the younger version of Mark Harmon’s character in seven episodes from 2008-2020. Along with his father, who starred as Gibbs on NCIS for more than 18 seasons, Harmon approached Monreal, North and CBS Studios about expanding the NCIS universe with a Gibbs-centered offshoot.
Sean Harmon is focusing on executive producing duties for the new series alongside Mark Harmon, who continues to executive produce the flagship NCIS, as well as Monreal and North, who are co-writing the premiere episode and will serve as co-showrunners. North also will continue his duties as executive producer and co-showrunner (with Steven D Binder) on the main series. Search will be launched for an actor to play the lead in the new spinoff.
“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 Harmon said. “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.”
Monreal and North, who said they are “thrilled to be bringing this new chapter to life along with Mark and Sean Harmon,” teased more revelations in the new series.
“This really is the making of Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” the duo said. “And even the most dedicated NCIS fans will discover that they don’t know the whole story.”
NCIS: Origins is taking a route that proved successful for another flagship CBS series, comedy The Big Bang Theory, which spawned a successful prequel, Young Sheldon, about the early years of one of the series’ lead characters.
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of the NCIS universe in such a unique and unexpected way,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “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.”
NCIS is one of CBS Studios’ most valuable franchises. Twenty one seasons in — currently ranking as the third-longest-running U.S. primetime drama — the mothership series remains the most watched non-sports program on broadcast. A big global seller, which once ranked as the most watched drama in the world, the venerable procedural has spawned three spinoffs in the U.S., NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans as well as NCIS: Hawai’i, which is headed to its fourth season. The franchise recently went international with its first non-American offshoot, NCIS: Sydney, which also has done very well in the U.S. Used by CBS on its strike-impacted fall schedule, it has ranked as the most watched new series of the 2023-24 season to date.
According to Nielsen and internal data, during the 2022-2023 TV season, the NCIS franchise had over 300 million viewers around the world across all platforms including broadcast, cable, streaming and syndication.
“There’s no denying the cultural and global phenomenon of the NCIS franchise for the last 20 years,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “When Sean and Mark approached us all with this exciting expansion of the universe – exploring a young Gibbs – we knew it was the next story that needed to be told. We also couldn’t be luckier to have Gina and David at the helm as co-showrunners who are not only brilliant and adept writers but know this character and universe so well.”
NCIS: Origins reunites North and Monreal, who both wrote on NCIS for 10 years. Monreal, who left the CBS series a couple of years ago, has recently worked on Netflix’s Griselda, Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the upcoming Dan Fogleman/Sterling K. Brown project for Hulu.
Mark Harmon is repped by Gersh and attorney Barry Axelrod. Sean Harmon is repped by 3Arts Entertainment, Gersh and Genow Goodman. Monreal is repped by CAA, Mosaic, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan. North is repped by Dan Halsted Manage-Ment.
Narrated by Mark Harmon, NCIS: Origins begins in 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs. In the series, 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 idea of exploring Gibbs’ early years originated with Sean Harmon, who recurred on NCIS, playing the younger version of Mark Harmon’s character in seven episodes from 2008-2020. Along with his father, who starred as Gibbs on NCIS for more than 18 seasons, Harmon approached Monreal, North and CBS Studios about expanding the NCIS universe with a Gibbs-centered offshoot.
Sean Harmon is focusing on executive producing duties for the new series alongside Mark Harmon, who continues to executive produce the flagship NCIS, as well as Monreal and North, who are co-writing the premiere episode and will serve as co-showrunners. North also will continue his duties as executive producer and co-showrunner (with Steven D Binder) on the main series. Search will be launched for an actor to play the lead in the new spinoff.
“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 Harmon said. “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.”
Monreal and North, who said they are “thrilled to be bringing this new chapter to life along with Mark and Sean Harmon,” teased more revelations in the new series.
“This really is the making of Leroy Jethro Gibbs,” the duo said. “And even the most dedicated NCIS fans will discover that they don’t know the whole story.”
NCIS: Origins is taking a route that proved successful for another flagship CBS series, comedy The Big Bang Theory, which spawned a successful prequel, Young Sheldon, about the early years of one of the series’ lead characters.
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of the NCIS universe in such a unique and unexpected way,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “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.”
NCIS is one of CBS Studios’ most valuable franchises. Twenty one seasons in — currently ranking as the third-longest-running U.S. primetime drama — the mothership series remains the most watched non-sports program on broadcast. A big global seller, which once ranked as the most watched drama in the world, the venerable procedural has spawned three spinoffs in the U.S., NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans as well as NCIS: Hawai’i, which is headed to its fourth season. The franchise recently went international with its first non-American offshoot, NCIS: Sydney, which also has done very well in the U.S. Used by CBS on its strike-impacted fall schedule, it has ranked as the most watched new series of the 2023-24 season to date.
According to Nielsen and internal data, during the 2022-2023 TV season, the NCIS franchise had over 300 million viewers around the world across all platforms including broadcast, cable, streaming and syndication.
“There’s no denying the cultural and global phenomenon of the NCIS franchise for the last 20 years,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios. “When Sean and Mark approached us all with this exciting expansion of the universe – exploring a young Gibbs – we knew it was the next story that needed to be told. We also couldn’t be luckier to have Gina and David at the helm as co-showrunners who are not only brilliant and adept writers but know this character and universe so well.”
NCIS: Origins reunites North and Monreal, who both wrote on NCIS for 10 years. Monreal, who left the CBS series a couple of years ago, has recently worked on Netflix’s Griselda, Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the upcoming Dan Fogleman/Sterling K. Brown project for Hulu.
Mark Harmon is repped by Gersh and attorney Barry Axelrod. Sean Harmon is repped by 3Arts Entertainment, Gersh and Genow Goodman. Monreal is repped by CAA, Mosaic, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan. North is repped by Dan Halsted Manage-Ment.
- 1/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has dropped its first teaser trailer for “Griselda,” a new limited series starring Sofia Vergara in her first dramatic role. The Emmy nominee also serves as an executive producer alongside “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico” creators Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz (who also directs all six episodes). “Griselda” will debut globally on Netflix on January 25, 2024. Watch the trailer below.
According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”
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According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”
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“Griselda” consists of six one-hour episodes. Starring alongside Vergara are Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa...
- 9/21/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
We’re seeing the first footage of Sofia Vergara as real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Griselda, which is set to premiere January 25, 2024.
Created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda and Carlo Bernard, the six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”
Blanco burst onto the pop culture scene after her exploits were highlighted in the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys and its sequel two years later from Billy Corben. She was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother in 2018.
Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez) also star.
Created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda and Carlo Bernard, the six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”
Blanco burst onto the pop culture scene after her exploits were highlighted in the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys and its sequel two years later from Billy Corben. She was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother in 2018.
Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez) also star.
- 9/21/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has slated Sofia Vergara’s drug cartel series “Griselda” for a January 2024 premiere date, and you can watch the first trailer for the latest show from the executive producers of “Narcos” right now.
The limited drama series, which hails from the creators and EPs of “Narcos,” will launch globally on Jan. 25, 2024 on the streamer. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, a savvy Colombian cartel leader who crafted one of the most profitable cartels in history.
The official logline is as follows: “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”
“You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you?” Vergara’s Griselda says to a slew of wannabe distributors in the teaser. “I heard that you like my product. We can make a lot of money together.
The limited drama series, which hails from the creators and EPs of “Narcos,” will launch globally on Jan. 25, 2024 on the streamer. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, a savvy Colombian cartel leader who crafted one of the most profitable cartels in history.
The official logline is as follows: “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”
“You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you?” Vergara’s Griselda says to a slew of wannabe distributors in the teaser. “I heard that you like my product. We can make a lot of money together.
- 9/21/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Hey, "NCIS" fans. Welcome to the brand new season 17! The premiere episode is right around the corner. In light of that, we have brand new episode spoiler scoops for you guys. That's right. The wonderful CBS folks have recently put out an official press release for the season 17 premiere episode, and we're going to go over it with you guys right now! For starters, the season 17 premiere episode 1 is officially titled, "Out Of The Darkness." That definitely seems like a fitting title as far as Ziva is concerned. It sounds like episode 1 will certainly feature some very interesting scenes as the Ziva and Gibbs scene picks up right where it left off at the end of season 16. Ziva will definitely surprise Gibbs with her return to the scene, and she will have a cryptic warning for him. From there, Gibbs is going to question Ziva as to why she remained...
- 9/18/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
If there's one takeaway for the NCIS Season 17 Episode 1 photos, it's that we should probably be worried about Ziva.
CBS has dropped some stills from the upcoming season premiere, and we get to see the returning Cote de Pablo in action.
Both Ziva and Gibbs look a bit worse for wear in the above photo, leading us to believe they are going to get caught up in a fight to the death.
This is all thanks to the new person who is trying to take them down.
But how do they both wind up in this environment?
That's still up for debate.
Thanks to the official trailer for NCIS Season 17, we know that a mysterious female who was chasing Ziva is now after Gibbs.
That's probably why Ziva showed up on NCIS Season 16 Episode 24 -- to warn her former friend about the impending doom.
Related: CBS Season Premiere Spoilers: A Warning for Gibbs on NCIS,...
CBS has dropped some stills from the upcoming season premiere, and we get to see the returning Cote de Pablo in action.
Both Ziva and Gibbs look a bit worse for wear in the above photo, leading us to believe they are going to get caught up in a fight to the death.
This is all thanks to the new person who is trying to take them down.
But how do they both wind up in this environment?
That's still up for debate.
Thanks to the official trailer for NCIS Season 17, we know that a mysterious female who was chasing Ziva is now after Gibbs.
That's probably why Ziva showed up on NCIS Season 16 Episode 24 -- to warn her former friend about the impending doom.
Related: CBS Season Premiere Spoilers: A Warning for Gibbs on NCIS,...
- 9/3/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"Ziva David is freakin' alive?," says a member of the team on the official trailer for NCIS Season 17.
Fans have been clamoring for Cote de Pablo's return for quite some time now, so it's great that the series has pulled the trigger and brought her back.
As Gibbs tries to get information from Ziva, they start being shot at from someone outside the house, meaning that Ziva has brought the action with her.
Ziva reveals the person shooting at them is named Sahar and she's decided that Gibbs is also on her hit list.
That confirms why Ziva arrived on NCIS Season 16 Episode 24 in one of the show's biggest twists to date.
Related: CBS Season Premiere Spoilers: Ziva's Warning for Gibbs
There are a lot of twists on the horizon, and the best part of this is that Ziva and Gibbs need to go on the run together to...
Fans have been clamoring for Cote de Pablo's return for quite some time now, so it's great that the series has pulled the trigger and brought her back.
As Gibbs tries to get information from Ziva, they start being shot at from someone outside the house, meaning that Ziva has brought the action with her.
Ziva reveals the person shooting at them is named Sahar and she's decided that Gibbs is also on her hit list.
That confirms why Ziva arrived on NCIS Season 16 Episode 24 in one of the show's biggest twists to date.
Related: CBS Season Premiere Spoilers: Ziva's Warning for Gibbs
There are a lot of twists on the horizon, and the best part of this is that Ziva and Gibbs need to go on the run together to...
- 8/30/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hey, NCIS fans. We hope you guys enjoyed tonight's episode 18. Now that it has officially aired, it is time to see what's coming up in the next, new episode 19 that's due to air next Tuesday night,April 9, 2019. CBS recently released their press release for episode 19. It gives a brief teaser description. So, we'll be taking a look at that for this spoiler session. With that said, let's go ahead and jump right into this thing. To get things started,the CBS press release revealed that the producers decided to name or title episode 19, "Perennial." I must say, that is a pretty unique title. It sounds like episode 19 will feature some pretty heavy drama coupled with a interesting twist as someone from Sloane's past shows up. The NCIS crew tries to hunt down a shooter, and more! We'll go ahead and start off this spoiler session with the NCIS shooter hunt-down situation.
- 4/2/2019
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Hey, NCIS fans. We're back at you with another brand new report for the current season 16 of your favorite show. We hope you're enjoying the season so far. It turns out that the NCIS team's next, big plotline will involve trying to make right a crime that happened 50 freaking years ago! Before we go any further with this article, we must warn you guys that there are some spoiler teasers in this article. Those of you who don't want to know anything about what the next episode 5 has in store, I would advise you to stop reading this article right now. For those of you who just don't care, by all means please keep reading this article. Alright, now that we've got our spoiler warning out of the way, let's jump right into this. CBS released their press release for the next, new NCIS season 16, episode 5. The episode is entitled,...
- 10/18/2018
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Hey "NCIS" fans. Unfortunately, it's that time again where we have to inform you that your favorite show is scheduled to be delayed for another week before they begin the final four episode countdown. So, this coming Tuesday, April 24, 2018, CBS will not be airing a new episode. Instead, the next, new episode 21 is scheduled to air on Tuesday night, May 1, 2018 in the usual 7 pm central time slot on CBS. So, be sure to mark that important date down on your TV calendars. The good news is that this will be the last delay of the season. The final four episodes will all air in back-to-back weeks. So, what will CBS be airing on Tuesday night, April 24,2018 instead NCIS? According to the TV Guide listings, CBS will still be airing NCIS. However, they will only be reruns. From 7 pm to 9 pm central time on that night, they are going to air two hours of NCIS reruns.
- 4/19/2018
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS delivered the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 2 of season 13. The episode is entitled, "Personal Day," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff go down as Gibbs gets a hard time about his new look from the crew. A drug-running case becomes the NCIS crew's main focus, and more. In the new, 2nd episode press release: NCIS Assists The DEA On A Drug-running Case After Gibbs Agrees To Help A Friend Who Shares A Tragic Past. Press release number 2: Gibbs will call on the team to assist DEA Agent Luis Mitchell (John Gabriel) with a case that keeps going cold, but Dinozzo is going to discover there is more to Gibbs' personal connection to the agent and his desire to help him succeed. Also, the team will gossip about Gibbs' new look after he replaces his...
- 9/22/2015
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 23 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "The Lost Boys," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff take place as the NCIS team attempts to track down an international terrorist group that's been purchasing S-bombs, and more. In the new, 23rd episode press release: The NCIS Cyber Case Continues After The Team Uncovers A Group That's Recruiting Children To Carry Out Acts Of Terrorism On A Global Scale. Press release number 2: The NCIS cyber case is going to turn into a united global effort after evidence confirms "The Calling," an international terrorist group that recruits children through the internet, has been purchasing S-bombs off the black market. Matt Jones will return as NCIS Special Agent ,Ned Dorneget. The episode was written by Gina Lucita Monreal, and it was directed by James Whitmore,...
- 4/28/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Hey, "NCIS" peeps. Yep, it's true guys. We regrettably have to tell you that your favorite show will be Mia tonight as it's on another one of their breaks. If you flip on CBS tonight, you're just going to get a rerun, so you might want to plan out something else. You can expect to see the new episode 17 labeled, "The Artful Dodger," air next week, Tuesday night, March 10th at 7pm central time, so be sure to jot that date down on your TV calendars. CBS did deliver the official synopsis for episode 17. It reads like this: "Evidence in an NCIS murder case reveals a rare painting on loan had been swapped for a fake, prompting Dinozzo, Sr. to share his knowledge and contacts of the black market art world with the team." Episode 17 was written by Gina Lucita Monreal, and it was directed by Terrence O'Hara.
- 3/3/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 17 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "The Artful Dodger," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff as the NCIS team gets schooled on the black market art world to work their newest case, and more. In the new, 17th episode press release: Dinozzo Sr. is going to assist the NCIS team on a murder case with his knowledge and contacts in the black market art world. Press release number 2: Evidence in an NCIS murder case will reveal a rare painting on loan, had been swapped for a fake, prompting Dinozzo, Sr. to share his knowledge and contacts of the black market art world with the team. Robert Wagner returns as Anthony Dinozzo, Sr. Guest stars feature: Robert Wagner (Anthony Dinozzo, Sr.), Patricia De Leon (Gloria Hernandez), Christopher B. Duncan (CIA...
- 3/3/2015
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Hey, "NCIS" peeps. Unfortunately, it's time for you guys to make some new plans for tonight, or settle in for a rerun as your favorite show will be missing in action for brief break. The new episode 7 of season 12 labeled, "The Searchers," is scheduled air next week, Tuesday night, November 11th at 7pm central time, so go ahead and jot that down on your TV calendars. CBS did serve up the official plotline for episode 7, last week. It reads like this: "After investigating the murder of a retired Master Sergeant, the NCIS team will uncover a fraudulent charity that preys on those searching for missing military personnel. In the meantime, Bishop is going to agonize over the results of her probation evaluation, and Tony will contemplate adopting a stray cat that followed him home." The episode was written by Gina Lucita Monreal, and it was directed by Tony Wharmby. Stay tuned.
- 11/4/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 7 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "The Searchers," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing as the NCIS crew investigates a fraudulent charity after a retired Master Sergeant comes up dead, and more. In the new,7th episode press release: Gibbs is going to take a case to heart when the NCIS team exposes a fraudulent charity that preys on the families and friends of missing military personnel. Press release number 2: After investigating the murder of a retired Master Sergeant, the NCIS team will uncover a fraudulent charity that preys on those searching for missing military personnel. In the meantime, Bishop is going to agonize over the results of her probation evaluation, and Tony will contemplate adopting a stray cat that followed him home. Guest stars will feature: Bart McCarthy (Retired Marine Master Sergeant...
- 10/28/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Last night, CBS released the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "NCIS" season finale episode 24 of season 11, and it appears that things will get quite sad and emotional for poor Gibbs as he finds out his father has bit the dust for good, a whole big funeral takes place, and more. The episode is titled, "Honor Thy Father." In the new, 24th episode, The NCIS team is going to investigate whether a fire on a U.S. Navy ship that served as a secret detention site for indicted terrorists, was accidental or an intentional diversion for a huge escape. Meanwhile, Gibbs will go on a road trip to his childhood home after he's informed of his father's death. The episode is going to honor the memory of recurring guest star ,Ralph Waite, who played Jackson Gibbs for the past six seasons. The episode was written by Gary Glasberg and Gina Lucita Monreal,...
- 5/7/2014
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
Recently,CBS released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" season finale episode 24 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Honor Thy Father," and it sounds like things will get quite intriguing as the NCIS peeps take on a Navy ship fire investigation that involved indicted terrorists, and more. In the new,24th episode press release: While Gibbs travels home following news of his father's passing, The NCIS team is going to investigate a fire aboard a U.S. Navy ship. Press release number 2: The NCIS team will investigate whether a fire on a U.S. Navy ship that served as a secret detention site for indicted terrorists, was accidental or an intentional diversion for an escape. In the meantime, Gibbs is going to travel to his childhood home following news of his father’s passing. The episode is going to honor the memory of recurring guest star ,Ralph Waite,...
- 5/6/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
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