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The “NCIS” prequel series in the works at CBS has cast Austin Stowell in the read role of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Variety has learned.
The series, titled “NCIS: Origins,” was originally ordered from CBS in January and is planned to launch during the 2024-2025 broadcast season. Mark Harmon, who played Gibbs for nearly two decades on the Mothership series, will serve as the show’s narrator and executive producer.
“NCIS: Origins” is set in 1991. The official description reads: “Gibbs begins his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a brave, ragtag team led by the NCIS legend. Mike Franks. .”
Stowell’s recent television credits include “Three Women” on Starz, “A Friend of the Family” on Peacock, “Amazing Stories” on Apple TV+ and “Catch 22” on Hulu. She has also starred in films such as “Bridge of Spies,” “Whiplash,” “Battle of the Sexes,” “12 Strong,” and “Collosal.”
He is represented by Gersh and Yorn Levine Barnes.
David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal co-wrote the pilot for “NCIS: Origins” and serve as co-showrunners and executive producers of the series. North and Monreal wrote on “NCIS” for 10 years, and North currently serves as co-showrunner on that show. Mark Harmon is an executive producer along with his son, Sean Harmon. CBS Studios produces.
This marks the latest expansion of the “NCIS” franchise. In addition to the flagship show, which recently launched its 21st season, CBS is also currently streaming “NCIS: Hawaii,” while “NCIS: Sydney” is streaming on Paramount+ and CBS. CBS also previously aired “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “NCIS: New Orleans.”