Back in 2021, fans of the CBS drama were heartbroken after learning that Mark Harmon was leaving the show after 19 seasons. Now, however, fans will have the chance to reconnect with Leroy Jethro Gibbs in a totally new way.
Per Deadline, CBS announced the order of a new series in the hit TV franchise, a prequel show titled NCIS: Origins. Premiering sometime during the 2024-2025 season, Mark and his son, Sean Harmon (who also portrayed a version of Gibbs), will executive produce the show, with NCIS writer-producers Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North attached to the project as producers and showrunners. What’s more, Mark will also narrate the new series.
“We are elated and honored to continue the expansion of the NCIS universe in such a unique and unexpected way,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment in a statement, per Variety. “Viewers can look forward to Mark Harmon returning to CBS to narrate the complex and mysterious backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years in NCIS: Origins, which will build on the rich legacy of this character while reintroducing fan-favorite characters and meeting new ones.”
As for what NCIS: Origins will be about, an official press release states the show will take place in 1991 and see Gibs as a new special agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. It’s there that he will have to prove his place on a “ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.”
While other details about NCIS: Origins are currently under wraps, Sean also shared his excitement in bringing his dad’s iconic role back to life in a whole new way.
“The character of Gibbs has been an important part of my life for 20 years, both in watching my father craft the role and previously having the honor to play young Gibbs myself,” Sean added. “I always felt there was a tale worth telling about his earlier years, so I am thrilled to be stepping into a producing role alongside Gina, David and my dad as we tell this story and reveal a new side of this beloved character.”
Well, you best believe we’ll be keeping an eye out for this!