Michael Weatherly’s potential return as Tony DiNozzo in NCIS Season 22 has sparked significant interest among fans. After making a brief appearance in NCIS Season 21, where he attended the memorial for David Mallum alongside close friends Ducky and Palmer, speculation now centers on whether Weatherly will reprise his iconic role.
The upcoming NCIS: Tony and Ziva spin-off series slated for the 2024-2025 season adds another layer of anticipation. This new series will follow Tony and Ziva as they navigate Europe with their daughter, encountering danger along the way. There’s buzz about NCIS possibly serving as a platform to launch this spin-off, potentially through a backdoor pilot.
A backdoor pilot could integrate Tony’s storyline into the main NCIS series, possibly involving characters like McGee or Palmer alerting Tony to the peril facing his family. While the spin-off series is confirmed, CBS and Paramount Plus may still opt for a backdoor pilot to build additional interest.
However, the spin-off’s production schedule, starting in Europe over the summer, presents logistical challenges for coordinating Weatherly’s return to the flagship NCIS series. Despite these hurdles, fans of Michael Weatherly can eagerly anticipate his role in the NCIS: Tony and Ziva spin-off series, even if his return to the original series proves complex.
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