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Michael Weatherly provides update on Tony & Ziva NCIS spinoff

The former NCIS star teases his return on Instagram.

By Danilo Castro

Actor Michael Weatherly. Paramount+ today announced a new series order for the next chapter in the NCIS franchise, starring Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, who will reprise their roles as fan-favorite characters Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo. Slated to start production later this year, the 10-episode order of the all-new NCIS spinoff – the title of which will be announced at a later date – reunites de Pablo and Weatherly on screen for the first time in 10 years. PHOTO CREDIT: Julian
Actor Michael Weatherly. Paramount+ today announced a new series order for the next chapter in the NCIS franchise, starring Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, who will reprise their roles as fan-favorite characters Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo. Slated to start production later this year, the 10-episode order of the all-new NCIS spinoff – the title of which will be announced at a later date – reunites de Pablo and Weatherly on screen for the first time in 10 years. PHOTO CREDIT: Julian /
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The NCIS franchise is on the cusp of getting much bigger. We've already seen things broaden out in terms of international involvement with the spinoff NCIS: Sydney, but now we're going to be getting a prequel spinoff focused on Leroy Jethro Gibbs AND a sequel spinoff focused on Anthony DiNizzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo)!

There hasn't been much information released about the Tony and Ziva spinoff, but Weatherly has been vocal about his excitement for the project. He's eager to revisit the character left almost a decade ago, and he took to Instagram to post the first legitimate teaser for the spinoff.

Michael Weatherly confirms spinoff schedule

The post featured Weatherly dressed in causal clothing with the caption: "New summer looks, getting better and ready for NCIS SUMMER SHOOTING..." This confirms what some insiders expected, which is that the spinoff will begin shooting during the summer. The spinoff is believed to take place in Europe, and revolve around a plotline in which Tony and Ziva are forced to go on the run.

The spinoff, which is tentatively being referred to as NCIS: Europe but does not yet have an official title, will break new ground for the franchise. It will be the first time an NCIS show doesn't air on CBS, and will instead go straight to Paramount Plus.

The spinoff will stream on Paramount Plus

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"Extreme Prejudice" -- Harper Dearing’s latest act of terrorism ripped through NCIS headquarters in last season’s cliffhanger finale, sparking a cross-agency manhunt for the criminal mastermind on the 10th season premiere of NCIS, Tuesday, Sept. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. /

The reasoning for the shift in presentation was noted by executive George Cheeks, who told Vulture that it was better suited to the way the story is being told:

"The Weatherly project really felt more like a serialized streaming show, and also was an example of us trying to expand the aperture of NCIS."

The decision makes sense from that perspective, and it's something Weatherly is eager to delve into. When the spinoff was first announced, the actor told Deadline that he's been wanting to tell the story of Tony and Ziva post-NCIS for years:

"We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready... [It'll] an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter."

Count us in!

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