LL Cool J and Scott Caan Star in New 'NCIS: New York' Spinoff at CBS
CBS has approved a new 'NCIS' spinoff called 'NCIS: New York' starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan. The show will premiere this fall. LL Cool J returns to the franchise as Sam Hanna, the character he played for 14 seasons on 'NCIS: Los Angeles.'
CBS has given the green light to 'NCIS: New York,' a new spinoff in the popular crime drama franchise starring rapper-turned-actor LL Cool J and Scott Caan. The show is set to premiere this fall.
LL Cool J returns to the NCIS universe as Sam Hanna, the same character he played for all 14 seasons of 'NCIS: Los Angeles,' which ended its run. Before joining the New York spinoff, LL Cool J made guest appearances on the original 'NCIS' series in Season 22, reconnecting with the franchise.
The NCIS franchise has been a ratings powerhouse for CBS for over two decades. The original 'NCIS' remains one of television's most-watched dramas, spawning multiple successful spinoffs including the now-concluded 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and the ongoing 'NCIS: Hawaii.'
Scott Caan, known for his roles in 'Hawaii Five-0' and the 'Ocean's' movie series, joins as LL Cool J's new partner in the New York-based investigations. The pairing brings together two actors with strong action-drama credentials.
The NCIS franchise is one of TV's most popular crime series, and this marks the return of a fan-favorite character. For viewers who followed LL Cool J's character for over a decade, this brings back a familiar face in a new setting.
The show premieres this fall on CBS. More casting details and an exact premiere date are expected soon.
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