CBS Announces ‘NCIS: New York’ with LL Cool J and Scott Caan
CBS has officially announced the launch of a new spinoff titled “NCIS: New York,” featuring LL Cool J and Scott Caan. This highly anticipated series is set to premiere this fall in New York City. LL Cool J returns to the “NCIS” franchise, reprising his role as Sam Hanna.
Cast and Characters
LL Cool J has played Sam Hanna in “NCIS: Los Angeles” for 14 seasons, from 2009 to 2023. In addition to his long-running role in Los Angeles, he has also made guest appearances in the flagship series and “NCIS: Hawai’i.” His return to New York allows him to revisit his character’s roots.
- LL Cool J: Sam Hanna
- Scott Caan: New character, with a history at CBS from “Hawaii Five-0”
Behind the Scenes
The pilot episode of “NCIS: New York” was crafted by Scott Gemmill, a seasoned writer who contributed to all seasons of “NCIS: Los Angeles” and served as its showrunner for seven years. He is also developing content for HBO Max’s “The Pitt.”
Byron Balasco will assume the role of showrunner for this new spinoff. He brings valuable experience from CBS’s “Without a Trace” and is known for creating the Audience Network’s “Kingdom.”
Details from CBS Announcement
The announcement came during a press briefing in Los Angeles, where CBS unveiled its comprehensive fall schedule. Alongside “NCIS: New York,” the network confirmed renewals for “Beyond the Gates” and “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.” Additionally, they are developing the cop drama “Flint,” starring Matt LeBlanc.
Amy Reisenbach, CBS Entertainment president, expressed enthusiasm for LL Cool J’s involvement. “LL is like a member of our family at CBS,” she stated. She highlighted the creative potential of bringing Sam Hanna back to New York after his time in Los Angeles.
Franchise Overview
The NCIS franchise has been a staple of CBS programming since its inception in 2003. This fall, the network will premiere the 24th season of the flagship series. In addition to “NCIS: New York,” the franchise includes:
- “NCIS: Origins” – Season 3 launching in fall 2026
- “NCIS: Sydney” – Season 4 premiere
As CBS expands its “NCIS” universe, fans are eager to see how “NCIS: New York” will develop and connect to the broader franchise.
