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NCIS Star LL Cool J Returns for New Spinoff
5 Sep
Summary
- LL Cool J reprises his role as Special Agent Sam Hanna.
- The actor has been in the NCIS franchise for over a decade.
- NCIS: New York premieres this fall on CBS.
LL Cool J is set to star in the upcoming NCIS spinoff, NCIS: New York, premiering this fall as part of the 2026 TV schedule. The actor, who has been a fixture in the NCIS universe for over fourteen seasons as Special Agent Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles, will reprise his role.
Following the conclusion of NCIS: Los Angeles, LL Cool J continued his involvement in the franchise with guest appearances on NCIS: Hawai'i and the flagship NCIS series. His return to a leading role in NCIS: New York highlights his enduring connection to the character of Sam Hanna, whom he describes as a hero who saves lives and brings action.
The new series is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, October 6, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Episodes will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ the following day. Fans can anticipate more stories featuring the dynamic Special Agent Hanna as the NCIS franchise expands.
