LL Cool J returns to NCIS franchise in NCIS New York
LL Cool J returns to the NCIS franchise in NCIS: New York, relocating Sam Hanna from Los Angeles to his hometown alongside a new team led by Jennifer Beals and Scott Caan.
Sam Hanna Relocates to New York
Special Agent Sam Hanna heads to New York to help solve the murder of a close family friend. Jennifer Beals stars as Robyn Wells, the special agent in charge who welcomes him to the unit. Hanna is partnered with Scott Caan’s character, Nick Schaeffer, who jokes about the physical disparity between the two agents. The production bounces across Brooklyn, the Diamond District, Red Hook, and Soho for its location shoots. Shane Harper, Jacqueline Byers, and Devin Druid round out the cast as Wyatt Sellers, Addy Ross, and hacker Sean Sullivan, respectively.
Michael Weatherly Returns to D.C. for Season 24
Original cast member Michael Weatherly returns to Washington for the 24th season of NCIS. Weatherly sets up a satellite office for the private security firm featured in the spinoff Tony & Ziva. The season opener follows the fallout from a shooting involving McGee’s teenage son Mateo, played by Patrick Keleher, drawing Tony back into the fold when a threat targets the Secretary of the Navy.
Mark Harmon Steps Back In for NCIS Origins
Mark Harmon transitions from voiceover narration to on-camera appearances for the third season of NCIS: Origins. Harmon plays the present-day Leroy Jethro Gibbs, establishing a framing device for the 1990s-set prequel. Austin Stowell portrays the younger Gibbs at Camp Pendleton alongside Mariel Molino’s character, Lala. The season opener kicks off when Randy, played by Caleb Foote, is kidnapped over top-secret intel.
Mariah Carey Catalog Drives Dancing With the Stars
Twelve remaining couples perform to Mariah Carey’s catalog of hits on Dancing With the Stars. The song list features number-one tracks including “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “Touch My Body,” “My All,” “Emotions,” and “Vision of Love.” Guillermo Rodriguez dances to “Obsessed” during the episode.
Tommy and Tuppence Conclude Freshman Season on BritBox
Whether Cote de Pablo will appear as Ziva in the main NCIS run remains unconfirmed.