CBS has issued a series order for NCIS: New York, a new entry in the NCIS franchise starring LL COOL J as Sam Hanna and Scott Caan as a roguish agent. The show will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. this fall, positioned after the original NCIS and before NCIS: Origins. It centers on high-stakes missions defending New York City.
Sam Hanna, played by LL COOL J, returns to his hometown of New York City to join the local NCIS field office. There, he partners with a roguish agent portrayed by Scott Caan and leads a team tackling critical threats to one of the world's key ports, according to the official logline. NCIS: Sydney shifts to midseason, replacing NCIS: Origins in its slot as part of CBS's fall lineup. R. Scott Gemmill, creator of The Pitt and former showrunner on NCIS: Los Angeles, wrote the pilot script, per Deadline. Byron Balasco, known for Kingdom, will serve as showrunner. LL COOL J originated Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles, which concluded its 14-season run on CBS in 2023; he is also appearing as a guest in upcoming episodes of the flagship NCIS. Scott Caan brings experience from CBS's Hawaii Five-0, where he played Danny Williams from 2010 to 2020, including a 2012 crossover guest spot on NCIS: Los Angeles.