Fans of NCIS: Los Angeles are getting a major surprise: LL COOL J is officially returning as Sam Hanna—and he’s not coming back quietly.
The beloved agent will first appear in an upcoming episode of NCIS, where Parker and Jimmy are stunned to discover him unexpectedly stepping back into action. But the bigger news quickly followed.
CBS has confirmed that Sam Hanna will headline NCIS: New York, a brand-new spinoff set to premiere this fall. In the series, he partners with Hawaii Five-0 star Scott Caan while helping lead a team handling high-risk operations in New York City.
The show will air between NCIS and NCIS: Origins, forming a powerful Tuesday night lineup for the franchise.
For longtime viewers who followed Sam through years of undercover missions and leadership moments in Los Angeles, his return marks one of the most exciting franchise developments in recent seasons. 🔥