“NCIS Universe Expansion: Will Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette Return? Click for the Latest Updates!”
“Exciting news for NCIS fans! With the announcement of a new spinoff featuring Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, speculation is swirling about the potential return of other beloved characters to the NCIS universe. Mark Harmon’s departure left fans hopeful for Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ comeback. CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach hinted at the possibility, keeping the door open for Harmon’s return in the future. While Harmon is involved as an executive producer and narrator for the prequel series NCIS: Origins, flash-forward appearances of Gibbs aren’t currently in the plans but remain a possibility down the line.
Meanwhile, Pauley Perrette’s exit as Abby Sciuto in 2018 sparked rumors about her potential return. Although there are no concrete plans for Perrette’s comeback or a spinoff, CBS Studios president David Stapf expressed openness to her return if the opportunity arises.
As for potential crossovers, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, starring in the Tony-and-Ziva-focused spinoff, haven’t ruled out returning to the original show. Weatherly recently made a cameo appearance in season 21, hinting at future crossovers. Stapf revealed that discussions about crossovers are ongoing, as the writers begin work on the Tony and Ziva spinoff.”