The new series is due to return to theaters in the US in February this year, but a UK release date has not yet been announced. This is good news for fans, especially since the original series is returning with season 3 of NCIS: Hawaii.
In sad news for fans, the new series will be without the last remaining original cast member, as David McCallum passed away last September at the age of 90.
The actor, best known for his role in the 60s spy drama The Man From UNCLE, also starred as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in NCIS, and the new series will pay tribute to the late actor. It is planned to be.
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NCIS co-showrunners and executive producers Stephen D. Binder and David North said in a statement to TVLine: “In this episode, the team learns of Ducky's death and grieves as they reflect on their memories of him. And, true to Ducky's methodical and caring nature, even after he's gone, the team manages to pull off his last crime. It's resolved.”
Join RadioTimes.com as we reveal everything you need to know about NCIS Season 21, airing on CBS in the US and Disney Plus in the UK.
Will there be a NCIS season 21?
Yes, NCIS will definitely be back for Season 21 – and probably for another 100 years after that…
NCIS , the third-longest running non-animated scripted primetime television show in the United States, isn't ending anytime soon.
In fact, it could even move up the ranks of the longest-running scripted show of all time, which currently sits at No. 7.
NCIS season 21 release date
New seasons of NCIS typically start like clockwork in the fall, but season 21 is taking longer than expected to arrive due to strikes organized by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America.
New episodes will air on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:00 PM EST on CBS in the United States. Then the Season 3 premiere of NCIS: Hawaii will air.
However, a UK release date has not yet been confirmed. The good news, however, is that we know it will air on Disney Plus.
NCIS Season 21 Cast: Who Can Return?
Rocky Carroll as NCIS Director Leon Vance, Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight, Gary Cole as FBI Special Agent Alden Parker, and Sean Murray as NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee.Robert Votes/CBS via Getty Images
Assuming all goes to plan, here are the major stars expected to return for NCIS Season 21.
Gary Cole plays Alden ParkerSean Murray plays Timothy McGeeWilmer Valderrama plays Nick TorresKatrina Law plays Jess KnightBrian Dietzen plays Dr. Jimmy PalmerDiona Reason Ober plays Casey Hines Rocky Carroll plays Leon Vance
Unfortunately, David McCallum will not appear in the new season as he passed away in September 2023. The actor played Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard for many years, but a tribute episode is planned for the new season, written by Brian Dietzen, who plays Dr. Jimmy Palmer.
Binder and North, NCIS co-showrunners and executive producers, said, “Everyone at NCIS felt it was important to do an episode that pays homage to such a legendary actor, not to mention a dear friend. He added, “There will be some very moving works.'' A special moment you don't want to miss. ”
Of course, there will also be guest appearances by newcomers. And who knows? Maybe some of them will start like these stars and become main players one day.
And if we're very lucky, fan favorites like Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette might also return as guests. That would certainly bring more interest to the new season, but despite how beloved they are by the fandom, the show continues to do well without them.
Is there a trailer for NCIS Season 21?
yes! As shared on the official NCIS Instagram page, the new trailer shows plenty of group action, but we also hear McCallum say, “Yesterday is over. Change is the essence of life,” and Ducky and It also depicts a touching farewell. Go there and take a look.
Season 21 of NCIS begins on Monday, February 12th at 9pm EST on CBS. Previous seasons of NCIS are available to watch on Disney Plus in the UK. You can sign up to Disney Plus now for just £7.99 a month or £79.90 a year.
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