Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo Set to Star in NCIS: Tony and Ziva
Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo are reuniting on-screen in the upcoming NCIS spin-off, NCIS: Tony and Ziva, and it seems Weatherly may have hinted at a special cameo. The duo, reprising their roles as married couple Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, hosts a podcast where they discuss all things NCIS with various guests.
In a recent episode featuring Eric Christian Olsen, who played Marty Deeks in NCIS: Los Angeles until its cancellation last year, the conversation turned to the new spin-off. Weatherly suggested that Olsen could make an appearance, saying, “It would be lovely to see you in the NCIS universe again,” with a wink. Although the topic moved on before Olsen could respond, he has previously shown interest in returning for the Australia-set spin-off, NCIS: Sydney.
Fans last saw Olsen in the emotional finale of NCIS: Los Angeles, which aired in May 2023, where his character and wife Kensi Blye discovered they were expecting a baby. Since then, he has been busy with projects, including his role as executive producer on CBS’s Matlock reboot, but hasn’t announced any upcoming TV roles, leaving fans hopeful for a cameo in the new series.
Filming for NCIS: Tony and Ziva is set to take place in Budapest and other European locations this summer, with an expected release in late 2024 or early 2025. The show follows the couple as they navigate life after years of raising their daughter Tali in Paris. When Tony’s security company is attacked, they must “go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them, and maybe even learn to trust each other again,” according to the synopsis.
At the 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June, Weatherly shared more about the series, noting that Tali will bring “a new element of trouble” to their adventure. He explained, “Every choice that Tony and Ziva have to make, their child is always at the forefront of their minds. When we were on the original NCIS, we didn’t have children.”
Weatherly added, “Having a child changes everything. You have to navigate what’s best for them, especially with a co-parent you might have a tumultuous relationship with… and oh, wait, we also have to save the world.”
