CBS has announced a new spin-off series titled "NCIS: New York," set to premiere in the fall of 2026, starring LL Cool J reprising his role as NCIS Agent Sam Hanna and Scott Caan in a leading role. This marks a return for LL Cool J, who starred in all 14 seasons of "NCIS: Los Angeles," as he now leads the new team in his hometown of New York City, according to Deadline and Variety.
The series is created by R. Scott Gemmill, known for his work on "The Pitt," and represents the eighth installment in the expanding NCIS franchise. CBS aims to broaden the popular crime procedural’s reach by adding this newest chapter set in a major metropolitan hub, the Hollywood Reporter notes.
LL Cool J’s character, Sam Hanna, partners with Scott Caan’s character to head the New York NCIS field office, with the latter’s role being newly introduced for this iteration. CBS executives have indicated the decision to greenlight "NCIS: New York" over other potential spin-offs reflects strategic franchise growth alongside existing shows such as "NCIS" and "NCIS: Origins," according to Deadline.
The premiere of "NCIS: New York" will be part of CBS’s fall 2026 lineup, strengthening the network’s crime procedural slate. Observers will be watching for how the integration of a familiar lead like LL Cool J and new casting choices shape audience reception and ratings within the established franchise framework.
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