Get ready, NCIS fans: Tony DiNozzo is officially back ... and he's here to stay in a way we didn't see coming.
After Michael Weatherly surprised fans by reprising his role for a season 21 guest appearance in February 2024, news broke he's returning for a spinoff series on Paramount+. According to an announcement from Deadline, Michael and his former co-star Cote de Pablo (who portrayed DiNozzo's romantic partner Ziva David) will reunite on screen for the first time in a decade, with the two starring in and leading as executive producers for the upcoming show. What's more, the streamer has already given the green light for the series, with a 10-episode order expected to start production sometime this year.
Michael confirmed the news by sharing the story on X (formerly known as Twitter). "So … that happened …" he captioned the post on February 28.
Upon seeing the news, longtime viewers couldn't help but voice their excitement in the comments. "Beyond excited!! This is going to be awesome in all the ways! Thank you!!" one person exclaimed on X. "Finally, they give us [hardcore] fans what we really wanted. Tony and Ziva are back. Hell yes!! 👍," another agreed. "OMG!!! So psyched for this!!! 🙌❤️," a different follower added.
Now that we know that Michael and Cote are reprising their roles in the most epic way possible, it's time to break down all the details of what's to come.
What is the new NCIS spinoff called?
In a surprise announcement from Michael and Cote on May 7, fans learned the name of the duo's upcoming spinoff. Posting a joint clip with Paramount+ on Instagram, the duo revealed their new series will be called NCIS: Tony and Ziva.
"This isn’t a drill! 🚨," read the official caption. "NCIS: Tony & Ziva, starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, is coming to #ParamountPlus! 💙."
What is NCIS: Tony and Ziva about?
As for what to expect from this spinoff, an official press release from February 2024 revealed the show will follow Tony and Ziva as they raise their daughter in Paris. But as Tony’s security company is under surprise attack, "they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after."
It's also important to note this isn't the only NCIS series based on an O.G. character in the works. Back in January, CBS announced the order of NCIS: Origins, which will air during the 2024-2025 TV season and will follow the life of Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) in his first years as a special agent.
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Who is in the cast of NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
In addition to Michael and Cote reprising their roles, TV Line revealed other key players joining the upcoming series:
- Isla Gie joins NCIS: Tony and Ziva as the couple's 12-year-old daughter Tali. The outlet describes the character as being "more intuitive and vigilant than the adults around her give her credit for."
- Lara Rossi will portray Tali's caretaker Sophie, who also has a highly professional background working in the Special Air Service (SAS).
- Anita Suman will play Claudette, who works as the Chief Technical Officer at Tony's private security company. The outlet writes "there's no problem Claudette can't solve," and she's the reason Tony's company runs as well as it normally does.
- Maximilian Osinski joins the show as Boris, a Russian ex-pat who's known for being one of the best computer hackers in the world. He likes to live his life above the law, and he enjoys keeping the anonymous profile his job gives him.
- James D'Arcy will portray high-ranking Interpol official Henry, who has spent the majority of his life and career working to track down and capture international criminals.
- Nassima Benchimou is set to star as Martine, a former French intelligence agent working for the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). Described as "elegant and cunning," she is well-versed in playing both sides of the conflict to protect her interests.
When is the release date for NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
While the exact timeframe for when fans can expect to see Michael and Cote return to the NCIS universe isn't clear, it's evident the pair are thrilled to see where their characters landed after all this time away.
"We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now, with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready," the actors said in a joint statement, per Variety in February. "The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter. We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world ... To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now."
Where can I watch and stream NCIS: Tony and Ziva?
When the time comes for NCIS: Tony and Ziva to premiere, the show will exclusively stream on Paramount+.
For those who aren't set up with the streamer yet, Paramount+ offers a multitude of plans to choose from, with the lowest starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Once you have a profile ready, you'll be able to watch it on Paramount+'s website or on the Paramount+ app.
Adrianna Freedman
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As the entertainment and news editorial assistant for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
