Will Any of the Original Cast Members Ever Return to NCIS?

Curious World Staff

February 9, 2024

Michael Weatherly has shown a wish to return.

This leaves the door open for all three to return to the brand in some form in the coming years.

Everyone from the original ensemble is still alive, with the exception of Cait, whom Ari k1lled off in NCIS season 3, and Ducky, in light of McCallum’s death. DiNozzo resigned because he wanted to know the truth about Ziva and their daughter, while Abby departed because she was disturbed by the work.

Meanwhile, Gibbs simply retired and chose to stay in Alaska and fish. This leaves the door open for all three to return to the brand in some form in the coming years.

Harmon’s involvement with NCIS will continue with the next Gibbs prequel, showing a positive working relationship between him and the franchise’s remaining cast members.

Weatherly recently revealed his desire to return to the role of DiNozzo, stating that it was always a character he wanted to play because there are still storylines that can only be resolved with his return.

Perhaps his comeback will also feature Cote de Pablo as Ziva.