Origins’ Series – Sky Bulletin

Fans of the long-running NCIS franchise have new developments to look forward to as CBS announces the casting of Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the prequel, NCIS: Origins. The original character, famously portrayed by Mark Harmon, will be seen in his early days starting fall 2024-2025 season.

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Set in the backdrop of 1991, NCIS: Origins delves into Gibbs’ initial steps when he joined as a probie NCIS agent at the up-and-coming NIS Camp Pendleton office. Teaming up with a diverse, no-nonsense group led by the mentoring NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs establishes himself. The role of Mike Franks, originally played by Muse Watkins, is on the lookout for a new actor to assume the role.

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Narration for the series will be provided by Harmon, who bid adieu to his character in Season 19. Alongside executive producing the series with his son Sean Harmon—a familiar face for playing young Gibbs previously—David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal contribute notably to the production. Both North and Monreal are tasked with writing the first episode and will act as co-showrunners for this direct-to-series venture.

“We’re excited for this new addition, collaborating with Mark and Sean Harmon to revisit the very genesis of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. This is a venture that promises to reveal unknown facets of Gibbs to even the most ardent fans,” shared co-showrunners Monreal and North.

Stowell is recognized for his roles in A Friend of the Family and The Hating Game, where he starred alongside Lucy Hale. His portfolio also includes pivotal roles in the limited series Catch 22 with George Clooney, Chris Abbott, and Hugh Laurie; Spielberg’s Amazing Stories; and Public Morals.

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FAQ

When will ‘NCIS: Origins’ Premiere?
The show is set to premiere in the fall 2024-2025 season.

Who has been cast to play young Leroy Jethro Gibbs?
Austin Stowell has been cast in this iconic role.

Will Mark Harmon be involved with ‘NCIS: Origins’?
Yes, he will serve as a narrator and executive producer, along with Sean Harmon, David J. North, and Gina Lucita Monreal.

Is ‘NCIS: Origins’ going to have a pilot episode?
No, the show is going straight to series, without a pilot episode.

Who was the original actor that played Mike Franks?
Muse Watkins originally played the character of Mike Franks.

Conclusion

Fans anticipating the genesis story of the beloved character Leroy Jethro Gibbs won’t have to wait much longer with the announcement of NCIS: Origins and the confirming of Austin Stowell as the young Gibbs. The series promises a gripping look into Gibbs’ formative years within the NCIS, narrated by Mark Harmon and executed by a dynamic production team. As this prequel ventures back to 1991, it aims to unveil depths of the character that have yet to be explored, ensuring that even the most dedicated fans have something new to look forward to.