As the universe of the ever-popular procedural series continues to grow, a new NCIS spinoff, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, is in the works at Paramount+. The NCIS franchise launched in 2003 as a backdoor pilot on JAG, and follows the agents of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they solve cases that take place within the United States military system. Over its two decades on the air, NCIS has blossomed into a bona fide TV institution with several successful offshoots.
Even as NCIS climbs past its 20th season, the franchise is reaching a new period of expansion in the 2020s with the announcement of fresh spinoffs. Instead of merely replicating the success of the original series in a new location, the latest spinoffs are more character-driven and even take place in different periods in the show's timeline. The recently announced spinoff NCIS: Origins will chronicle the adventures of young Leroy Gibbs in the early 1990s, and the new Tony and Ziva series will bring the beloved power couple back into the story, years after they departed from the main show.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Latest News
The Supporting Cast Is Announced & Filming Starts
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As the highly-anticipated spinoff continues to take shape, the latest news confirms the supporting cast for NCIS: Tony & Ziva as well as the filming start. The 10-episode Paramount+ exclusive drama series is currently being filmed in Budapest, though a full production timeline is elusive. It has been revealed that young star Isla Gie will play the co-starring role as Tony and Ziva's 12-year-old daugher Tali, and she'll be joined by Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski, Nassima Benchicou, Julian Ovenden, Terence Maynard, Lara Rossi, and James D’Arcy.
Amita Suman will appear as Claudette, the Chief Technical Officer in Tony's security firm, while Osinski will play Russian ex-pat hacker, Boris. Nassima Benchicou will play former French intelligence officer Martine, and Ovenden assumes the role of Jonah, the Secretary General of Interpol. Terence Maynard is trauma therapist Dr. Lang, while Rossi will play Tali's caretaker. James D'Arcy also plays an as-yet-unnamed role, and he will be a high-ranking Interpol official who works closely with Tony's security force.
The new cast members include:
Isla Gie as Tali
Amita Suman as Claudette
Maximilian Osinski as Boris
Nassima Benchicou as Martine
Julian Ovenden as Jonah
Terence Maynard as Dr. Lang
Lara Rossi as Tali's Caretaker
James D'Arcy as Unknown Interpol Official
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Is Confirmed
The Fan-Favorite Couple Returns
Not long after NCIS: Origins was revealed, another spinoff was announced as part of Paramount+'s expansion of the procedural franchise. The new NCIS offshoot will follow Tony and Ziva, long-time characters from the original series who departed in seasons 13 and 11, respectively. Original Tony DiNozzo actor Michael Weatherly and original Ziva David actor Cote de Pablo will reprise their roles and serve as executive producers alongside Laurie Lieser, John McNamara, Christina Straina, and Shelley Meals.
John McNamara will serve as the showrunner for the upcoming spinoff, and will also pen the 10-episode series. It is unclear if the spinoff is intended to be an ongoing show, or if it will be a miniseries to wrap up the story of the two main characters. The series was tentatively titled NCIS: Europe, before finally landing its official name, NCIS: Tony & Ziva.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Cast
Weatherly & de Pablo Are Reprising Their Roles
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Michael Weatherly |
Tony DiNozzo |
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Cote de Pablo |
Ziva David |
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Isla Gie |
Tali |
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James D'Arcy |
Unnamed Interpol Agent |
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Amita Suman |
Claudette |
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Maximilian Osinski |
Boris |
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Nassima Benchicou |
Martine |
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Terence Maynard |
Dr. Lang |
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Julian Ovenden |
Jonah |
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Lara Rossi |
Tali's Caretaker |
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Though the cast is filled with newcomers to the franchise, the offshoot will be led by Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo and Cote de Pablo as Ziva David, who are reprising their roles from NCIS. Joining her parents in Europe is Tali, Ziva and Tony's 12-year-old daugther who is played by Isla Gie. A slew of new names will fill in the ensemble, including Agent Carter actor James D'Arcy who will play an as-yet-unnamed high-ranking member of Interpol.
Tony's security team is beginning to take shape with the addition of Amita Suman as Claudette, the Chief Technical Officer. Likewise, Maximilian Osinski has been cast to play Russian ex-pat, Boris, who is an accomplished hacker. Nassima Benchicou is playing former French intelligence agent Martine, while the role of trauma therapist Dr. Lang is played by Terence Maynard. Julian Ovenden will play Interpol Secretary General, Jonah, and Lara Rossi plays Tali's caretaker, a role that hasn't been named yet.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Story
NCIS Goes To Europe In The New Spinoff
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Set more than a decade after both characters initially departed from NCIS, the new spinoff will catch up with Tony and Ziva as they live their lives as parents in Paris, France. Though Ziva returned for NCIS season 17, she quickly left once again to reunite with Tony and raise their daughter Tali. The series will presumably fill in the gaps by explaining what both characters were doing in the intervening years and what they've done while living overseas.
The conflict in the spinoff will come from Tony's side of the story, as the security firm he works for is attacked by some unknown force. Few other details have been provided thus far, but it seems as if NCIS: Tony & Ziva will be a departure from the procedural format of other shows in the franchise. As more information is revealed, the full picture of what will happen in the spinoff will become more clear.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Spinoff – Further News & Info
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How NCIS Tony & Ziva Spinoff Was Conceived Revealed By CBS Exec
Tony & Ziva's NCIS Spinoff Title Revealed By Michael Weatherly & Cote De Pablo
"Dinozzo Is Coming": Michael Weatherly Teases New NCIS Location For Tony & Ziva Spinoff
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Stars Tease Tali's Reaction To Ziva's Return & Other Story Details
NCIS: Tony & Ziva's Supporting Character Descriptions Revealed In Casting Update
NCIS' Michael Weatherly Seemingly Confirms Tony & Ziva Filming Start
Tony & Ziva's NCIS Spinoff Title Revealed By Michael Weatherly & Cote De Pablo
Tony & Ziva's NCIS Spinoff Title Revealed By Michael Weatherly & Cote De Pablo
