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'NCIS' Alums Weatherly and de Pablo Reunite for Thrilling 'Tony & Ziva' Spinoff
4 Sep
Summary
- "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" brings back beloved characters in new international adventure
- Series creator reveals original script did not include high-speed car chase
- Spinoff expands "NCIS" franchise into streaming with deeper, more complex story
In September 2025, Paramount+ and CBS Studios are set to premiere the highly anticipated "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" spinoff, which catches up with the fan-favorite characters played by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo. The new series follows Tony and Ziva as they navigate their lives in Paris, co-parenting their daughter Tali while not currently being together as a couple.
The pilot episode almost looked very different, however, as series creator John McNamara initially did not include the high-speed car chase that now opens the show. McNamara admits this was "the most basic mistake" as a writer, realizing he needed to "show, not tell" the high-stakes action at the heart of the "NCIS" spinoff. The resources were found to film the "humongous" chase scene, which utilized 40 precision stunt drivers and 120 stunt people from across Europe.
This thrilling sequence helps establish the international crime thriller tone that the 10-episode series aims to deliver, moving beyond the procedural format of the original "NCIS" show. McNamara emphasizes the goal is to retain the humor and character dynamics that made the original series so beloved, while also exploring deeper, more complex storylines for Tony and Ziva. Fans have long been eager to see the resolution of the will-they-won't-they dynamic between the two characters, and the new spinoff promises to address the years that have passed since their last reunion.
