New York' Starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan Set at CBS
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- CBS has approved a new “NCIS” spinoff titled “NCIS: New York,” starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan, set to premiere this fall.
- LL Cool J returns as Sam Hanna, reprising his role from “NCIS: Los Angeles” after 14 seasons, with upcoming appearances in the original “NCIS” series this April.
- Scott Caan, known for his role in “Hawaii Five-0,” will join the spinoff as a new character, marking a continuation of his longstanding relationship with CBS.
- The pilot was written by Scott Gemmill, former showrunner of “NCIS: Los Angeles,” with Byron Balasco serving as showrunner for “NCIS: New York.”
- CBS announced the spinoff alongside its full fall schedule, renewals of other shows, and the development of new projects, highlighting the continued expansion of the “NCIS” franchise.
