Michael Weatherly Returning As Tony DiNozzo In Season 24
Key Points:
- Michael Weatherly is returning to "NCIS" Season 24 in a season-long arc, reprising his role as Tony DiNozzo, as confirmed by Weatherly on the show's official Instagram.
- Weatherly originally starred as Tony for 13 seasons before leaving in Season 13; he has made guest appearances since, including a recent reunion with Cote de Pablo in the canceled spin-off "NCIS: Tony & Ziva."
- Mark Harmon will also return next season as Gibbs in the CBS prequel spin-off "NCIS: Origins" for a season-long arc.
- Tony DiNozzo's return raises speculation that he may replace the late Leon Vance as the team's new director, a role left vacant after Vance's death in the show's 500th episode.
- The show's cast and crew have expressed interest in appointing a familiar face as director to stabilize the team, with showrunner Steven D. Binder open to various options depending on casting opportunities.