Mark Harmon's New Movie Could Pave the Way for Gibbs' NCIS Season 22 Return

Mark Harmon is best known for his role as Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the long-running CBS series. NCIS. After spending 19 seasons on the show, Harmon has not starred in another TV series or film (other than narrating NCIS: Origins). However, the actor will return to acting in Craziest Fridaythe sequel to Disney's hilarious 2003 fantasy comedy Crazy Friday with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Joining the Craziest Friday cast, Harmon is reprising his role as Ryan (who marries Curtis' Tess Coleman in the first film) in the sequel.

Harmon's return to acting in Craziest Friday it raises the question of whether he could play Gibbs again. A return for Gibbs in NCIS may be unlikely due to Harmon being away from the show for three years and the actor's advanced age, disapproving of the long schedule and physical demands. However, Harmon's Gibbs Could Be a Recurring Guest Star Instead of Leading the Show Againso that the actor can focus on taking on other roles or carrying out different projects.

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Due to long work hours and the need for a break from acting, Harmon, now 73, made the difficult choice in 2021 to leave his role as Gibbs in NCIS. After nearly two decades on one of the longest-running scripted TV series of all time, alongside Law and Order: SVUHarmon seeks to pursue other goals. One of them involves writing another book, "Ghosts of Panama," with retired NCIS special agent Leon Carroll Jr., about real-life investigations that formed the NIS (Naval Investigative Service).

Since Harmon will return to the big screen in Craziest Fridayperhaps getting back in front of the camera would revive his need to act. Before NCISHarmon proved to be a versatile actor, appearing in several film genres, including Westerns (Wyatt Earp with Kevin Costner), action (The Prison with Sean Connery) and romantic comedy (Pursuing Freedom with Mandy Moore). Whether it's the protagonist or a supporting role, Harmon is skilled at portraying simple, charismatic characters with a strong presence. To Craziest FridayHarmon may expand his role as Ryan and portray how his relationship with Curtis' Tess Coleman has evolved since they married in the 2003 film.

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Gibbs may return in limited capacity

After appearing in Craziest FridayHarmon may also consider returning to NCIS also. Due to the current cast assembled in NCIS (including Gary Cole's Alden Parker and original member Sean Murray's Timothy McGee), Harmon doesn't need to play the lead role. He could come and go as a recurring guest star in a reduced mentor role reminiscent of Ducky (another fan favorite) before McCallum passed away.

Season 22 of NCIS It could be a welcome return for Gibbs to see how he reunites with the team after being away for years. Gibbs is a quick-witted and supportive veteran of the NCIS unit and McGee could use his former boss's help as he investigates Deputy Director LaRoche (Seamus Dever), a new character in the series who McGee finds suspicious. With Harmon's role as narrator and executive producer in NCIS: Originsyour next Craziest Friday role, and in the new book, "Ghosts of Panama," Harmon is far from retiring and has the potential to make a comeback for his character Gibbs.