NCIS: Origins – Release date, cast, plot, trailer and latest news
Plus, will Mark Harmon appear?
How did Leroy Jethro Gibbs become the man who gained a legion of loyal fans across 435 episodes of NCIS? Well, a new spin-off will soon be available to answer all of your burning questions.
The aptly titled NCIS: Origins will pick up with the beloved character in the early stages of his career as he's learning what it really takes to become a fully-fledged special agent.
But who is playing young Gibbs? And when can you watch the series?
Read on for everything you need to know about NCIS: Origins.
NCIS: Origins release date – When can I watch it?
The series kicks off with a two-hour special in the US on Monday 14th October on CBS.
There is currently no UK release date.
NCIS: Origins cast – Who stars?
Austin Stowell (Catch-22, The Hating Game, Bridge of Spies, Whiplash, Dolphin Tale) leads the series as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
He's joined by:
- Kyle Schmid (Copper) as Special Agent Mike Franks. He was played by Muse Watson in NCIS.
- Mariel Molino (Papis muy padres) as Special Agent Lala Dominguez.
- Diany Rodriguez (The Blacklist) as Special Agent Vera Strickland.
- Tyla Abercrumbie (The Chi) as Officer Mary Jo Sullivan.
Daniel Bellomy (Power Book II: Ghost), Caleb Martin Foote (Made for Love) and Robert Taylor (Longmire) were also added in recurring roles.
Will Mark harmon appear in NCIS: Origins?
Yes - the original Gibbs will pop up briefly in the opening episode, as well as serving as the show's narrator and one of its executive producers.
"That was a discussion between Mark, myself and [co-showrunner] Gina Monreal," said David J North (via Deadline).
"I hope the audience will be excited to see him after so many years."
Harmon himself said: "I'm just pleased to be part of it. And I'm a distant part of it, really, because I'm not there to make any big moves or anything. I'm just there to support. And how can I help? And if you need my help, great. And if not, that's OK too."
North also said that they are "open to anything" regarding the possibility of Harmon returning.
NCIS: Origins plot – What's it about?
It's set in 1991, when Gibbs is just starting out as a "newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office".
"He forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks," continues the official synopsis.
Longtime fans will know that Franks was killed in the season 8 finale, but he would appear to Gibbs during particularly difficult investigations.
NCIS: Origins trailer – When can I watch it?
You can watch the trailer for its debut season below.
The first 20 seasons of NCIS are available to stream on Disney Plus for UK viewers.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
