CBS Renews “NCIS: Sydney” for Season 2
CBS and Paramount+ Australia have greenlit a second season of “NCIS: Sydney,” marking a milestone for the franchise’s first international spinoff. The series, which premiered in November 2023, joins the ranks of the enduring “NCIS” family alongside “NCIS: Hawai’i,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and “NCIS: New Orleans.”
Set against the backdrop of rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, “NCIS: Sydney” follows a collaborative task force comprising U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police. The ensemble cast includes Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel, and William McInnes.
Morgan O’Neill, serving as showrunner, leads the production alongside executive producers Sara Richardson and Michele Bennett at Endemol Shine Australia, in collaboration with CBS Studios. Paramount Global Content Distribution manages international distribution outside Australia.
Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, expressed enthusiasm for the global success of “NCIS: Sydney,” highlighting its popularity among American viewers and the allure of its Australian setting. She reaffirmed CBS’s commitment to bringing the show back for another season.
Morgan O’Neill, echoing the sentiment, praised the show’s reception both domestically and internationally. He emphasized plans to delve deeper into the characters’ backgrounds, exploring their personal dynamics amid escalating threats in future episodes.
Fans can anticipate more thrilling adventures and character-driven narratives when “NCIS: Sydney” returns for its second season, promising to expand the franchise’s global footprint and deepen its storytelling prowess.
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