Filming for the upcoming NCIS spin-off, Tony and Ziva, is well underway in Budapest, and Michael Weatherly has expressed his enthusiasm, saying he’s “ready and willing” for all the action. Following the announcement of the supporting cast earlier this week, a fan reached out to the Tony DiNozzo actor for an update from the set.
“Oh Michael, what a fabulous cast! Can’t wait to see how this all comes together! And, just saying—hope you have season two already planned, because this is bound to be a massive hit!” the excited fan wrote, adding, “How’s filming going? Surviving the Budapest heat?”
Michael responded by describing the atmosphere on set as “amazing.” He said, “Hot day but amazing feelings going on here – it’s a real blessing to keep telling the story and exploring the world of T&z&T.”
When another fan asked if he was “ready for action,” the 56-year-old actor replied, “Ready. Willing. And most critically—ABLE!”
Michael’s latest update follows the recent revelation of the star-studded supporting cast for the Paramount+ show. The series, which follows Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David as they go on the run across Europe, features Downton Abbey star Julian Ovenden and Oppenheimer’s James D’Arcy. Julian plays Jonah, the Secretary General of Interpol, while James portrays Henry, a high-ranking official at Interpol.
The cast also includes Shadow and Bone actor Amita Suman as Claudette, the chief technical officer at Tony’s private security company, and The Watch actress Lara Rossi as Sophie, a caretaker for Tony and Ziva’s daughter Tali with a background in the Special Air Service (SAS).
Additionally, Nassima Benchicou (Emily in Paris) plays Martine, an “elegant and cunning” former French intelligence agent with the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE), and Terence Maynard (Coronation Street) portrays Dr. Lang, a “deeply experienced therapist” who treats patients with severe traumas.
