Although Mark Harmon is gone NCIS During season 19, the seasoned veteran returned to the franchise as part of a spinoff entitled NCIS: Origins. The franchise began in 2003 as a spinoff of the hit series JAG and follows the special agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they use their crime fighting knowledge to solve cases within the US military system. Despite joining a host of popular procedural crime dramas in the early 2000s, NCIS Has stood the test of time to become a television institution.
Since the show’s inception, the story has largely revolved around the character of Leroy Gibbs, the stoic NCIS supervisory agent in charge of the crack team. Mark Harmon played the role of Gibbs, starting with the show’s backdoor pilot JAG In 2003, and led NCIS for 19 impressive seasons before finally riding off into the sunset in search of new adventures in 2021. Now, even as the original series continues, and so do the myriad of spinoffs, a new prequel series has just surfaced that will see Harmon return to the NCIS universe still only a few short years away.
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NCIS: Origins latest news
Mark Harmon will appear in Origins
From the beginning, it was known that Mark Harmon will appear in the new series as the narrator, but the latest news confirms that Harmon will play Gibbs in NCIS: Origins. Marking the actor’s first return to the franchise since his departure in 2021, NCIS: Origins will feature a brief appearance by Harmon as Gibbs on screen. It will come in the premiere episode of the series and, according to co-showrunner David J. North “We are focusing on him telling the story of 1991. As far as rebranding, we are open to anything.”
NCIS: Origins release date
The Gibbs prequel is coming in October
Despite only announcing the prequel spinoff in January 2024, CBS has scheduled NCIS: Origins As part of his fall 2024-2025 slate. The newest series in the franchise will be right after NCIS Starting Monday, October 14, 10 p.mAnd that crucial design slot will likely help the spinoff be an instant success.
NCIS: Origins cast
Mark Harmon will narrate and Austin Stowell will play Young Gibbs
Much of the new cast of NCIS: Origins has been revealed, and since it’s a prequel set in the 1990s, it’s unlikely that many of the familiar faces from NCIS will appear. While safe NCIS The characters may be younger versions of themselves, Origins Will likely feature all new actors to the franchise stepping into roles unknown to fans. Mark Harmon is coming back OriginsAs he will narrate and will make a brief appearance in episode 1. THis role of young Gibbs went to Austin Stowell.
NCIS: Origins will feature a young version of Vera Strickland, although the role originally played by Roma Maffia will now be played by Diany Rodriguez. moreover, Gibb’s mentor Mike Franks will also figure prominently in the story But Moses Watson was replaced by Kyle Schmid. Two brand new characters were announced as Mariel Molino joins the cast as potential love interest Agent Lala Dominguez and Tila Abercrombie was cast as Protective Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo.
Although the show is already scheduled for the 2024-2025 slate, the cast of NCIS: Origins Continues to grow with the casting of several new characters. SNL Aluminum Bobby Moynihan will play the role of Woodrow “Woody” Brown, the lead forensic scientist known for his off-bat humor. Additionally, Lori Petty has been tapped to play Dr. Lenora Friedman, the pathologist at the San Diego Medical Examiner’s office.
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Mark Harmon |
Leroy Gibbs (voice over) |
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Austin Stowell |
Leroy Gibbs |
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Diani Rodriguez |
Vera Strickland |
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Kyle Schmid |
Mike Franks |
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Mariel Molino |
Lala Dominguez |
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Tila Abercrombie |
Mary Jo |
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Daniel Bellomy |
Granville “Granny” Dawson |
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Caleb Martin Foote |
Benjamin “Randy” Randolph |
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Bobby Moynihan |
Woodrow “Woody” Brown |
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Lori Petty |
Dr. Lenore Friedman |
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Robert Taylor |
Jackson Gibbs |
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Patrick Fischler |
Cliff Walker |
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Julian Black Antelope |
Kai Blackrock |
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NCIS: Origins Story
Gibbs’ early career is explored
The show not only explores Gibbs’ rise through the ranks, but also his skills as an investigator, which eventually earns him the spot as the supervising agent in the future.
The basic framework of NCIS: Origins has already been revealed, and It will follow Leroy Gibbs in the 1990s when he is newly assigned to NCIS at Camp Pendletonwhere he learns from legendary agent Mike Franks and his partner Vera Strickland. Presumably, it will be a procedural mixed with a character drama, because the show not only explores the rise of Gibbs through the ranks, but also his skills as an investigator, which eventually earned him the place as the supervisory agent in the future.
NCIS: Origins trailer
The first teaser has been revealed
CBS released a brief Teaser Which hypes up the upcoming prequel series. Use clips from Gibbs’ last appearance on NCISThe short clip shows the beloved supervisory agent as he casts his line while fishing in Alaska. While there is no footage of NCIS: Origins In the trailer, it reveals that the show is coming soon and will be part of CBS’ 2024-2025 season.
With the show’s October release date, CBS released a complete Trailer for NCIS: Origins Which finally offers a close look at the new series. Set to Soundgarden’s 1990s classic, Black Hole Son, the trailer introduces young Gibbs as he enters Camp Pendleton with a failed mental evaluation and the emotional weight of losing his daughter and wife to a murderer. However, he is thrown right into the action as his new mentor, Mike Franks, shows him the ropes and Gibbs must learn to think quickly to help solve difficult cases.