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Caan Shuns Danny Role for Fresh NCIS: NY Start
8 Sep
Summary
- Scott Caan chose a new role over reprising Danny Williams.
- Caan sought a fresh start after ten seasons on Hawaii Five-0.
- LL Cool J returns as Sam Hanna, Caan plays Nick Schaeffer.
Scott Caan will not reprise his role as Danny Williams in the upcoming NCIS: New York series. Instead, Caan will portray a new character named Nick Schaeffer, Sam Hanna's partner in the Big Apple. Caan stated he wanted a "fresh, clean start" after ten seasons and 240 episodes on Hawaii Five-0, despite his character's previous crossover history with NCIS: LA.
LL Cool J is returning as Sam Hanna, a character he portrayed for 323 episodes in NCIS: LA. Caan expressed enthusiasm for the NCIS: New York spinoff, calling his decision to join a "no-brainer." The series is scheduled to premiere on CBS on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.
The new series aims to blend familiar faces like LL Cool J's Sam Hanna with new characters, including Caan's Nick Schaeffer. Early indications suggest a strong dynamic between the partners, marked by both effective teamwork and sibling-like bickering. The show is expected to leverage this mix of established and new talent to create an engaging viewing experience.
