Michael WeatherlyandCote de Pabloannounce the official name of their spinoff series to beNCIS: Tony & Ziva. The actors used their social media platforms to deliver the news toNCISfans.
Weatherly and de Pablo aim to bring their chemistry back to the screen in a setting that promises a mix of suspense, affection, and drama. In the video shared onInstagram, De Pablo revealed the name after Weatherly asked her and made several guesses himself. She said:
NCIS: Tony & Ziva. […] It makes it really easy because the fans will know exactly what the show is. It’s about Tony and Ziva in Europe. […] I expect intrigue, romance, the background of Europe. Impossible situations that will make our life very complicated, but somehow a little something about love.
The new NCIS series is slated to begin production this summer according to Weatherly. It will revive the stories ofTony DiNozzo and Ziva David, roles immortalized by Weatherly and de Pablo, respectively. The story picks up with the duo, along with their daughter Tali, living life in Paris—a picturesque yet brief idyll glimpsed in the NCIS Season 16 finale. Longtime fans know the backdrop to this reunion; Ziva’s presumed death in Season 11 shattered many, only for her to reemerge.
The show begins amid domestic tranquility which is abruptly disrupted when Tony’s security company falls under attack, thrusting the family into a perilous journey across Europe. As they dodge adversaries and unravel the mystery of who’s targeting them, the storyline promises to explore themes of trust and reconciliation, aiming for what the characters themselves describe as an “unconventional happily ever after.”
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This new series, guided by showrunner John McNamara, intends to blend the familiar chemistry of its leads with high-stakes action and emotional depth. Weatherly and de Pablo, in a joint statement, expressed their excitement about bringing their characters' tales forward, acknowledging the profound attachment fans have to Tony and Ziva’s saga. This acknowledgment comes from years of fan-driven advocacy for the “TIVA” narrative, which has evidently played a significant role in shaping this spinoff.
Exploring the Early Days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins
Another NCIS franchise is being developed alongside Tony & Ziva spinoff. CBS has unveiled plans for a prequel titledNCIS: Origins, set to launch this fall. The new series will explore the early days of the beloved character Leroy Jethro Gibbs, offering fans a glimpse into his formative years as a special agent.
NCIS: Originsis set at the nascent NCIS Camp Pendleton office. Viewers will travel back in time to meet a young Gibbs, fresh into his role as a special agent. The series promises to portray how Gibbs,originally played by Mark Harmon, began to define his leadership style within a rough-and-tumble team led by the legendary Mike Franks.
Austin Stowell will step into Gibbs' shoes, with Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks, and Tyla Abercrombie as Field Operations Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan rounding out the cast. Adding a touch of continuity, Harmon will return, not on screen, but as the series' narrator, guiding viewers through the unfolding drama.
