LL Cool J has confirmed that Sam Hanna will be cropping up in NCIS very soon so when exactly will the beloved agent show up?
NCIS fans have been eagerly waiting for the return of LL Cool J as Agent Sam Hanna. With his character’s departure from “NCIS: Los Angeles,” many are wondering if and when he will return to the NCIS universe. In this article, we’ll break down everything we know about LL Cool J’s future on NCIS, possible return dates, and what his comeback could mean for the show.
NCIS season 22 is well underway with episode 15, Moonlit, premiering this evening on Monday, March 24, on CBS where a navy lieutenant’s death reveals ties to Special Agent Sawyer (played by Zane Holtz). Much to fans’ excitement, it was teased earlier this month by Jimmy Palmer star Brian Dietzen that a familiar face would be returning to the show in an upcoming episode.
Speaking to TV Insider, Dietzen shared that “someone from NCIS past” would be making a comeback, adding: “It’s going to be fantastic, and I think people are really going to lose their”. It has since been revealed that the person he was talking about is none other than actor and rapper LL Cool J who is reprising his role as Agent Sam Hanna of NCIS LA fame.
When will Agent Sam Hanna return to NCIS? Fans are still going to have to wait a little while before they see the return of NCIS Los Angeles’ Agent Sam Hanna in the flagship show. His return to the franchise has been confirmed for NCIS season 22, episode 18, which is going to drop on Monday, April 21 with no further details of the plot yet revealed. The 57-year-old took to Instagram to share the good news as well, showing him on the set of the iconic police procedural.
LL Cool J’s return to NCIS is still uncertain, but all signs point to a strong possibility. Whether he joins “NCIS: Hawai’i” permanently or leads a new unit, fans can’t wait to see Sam Hanna back in action. Keep an eye out for official announcements—because when LL Cool J makes a move, it’s always big.
He excitedly exclaimed: “Back on set, baby! NCIS. Let’s get it.” LL Cool J initially made his debut appearance in as Hanna in season six of NCIS which aired back in 2009. He then went on to star in the spin-off NCIS Los Angeles alongside Chris O’Donnell as Agent Callen for all 14 seasons before reaching its conclusion in 2023. Cool J also went on to appear in the spin-off NCIS Hawaii before that was also cancelled last year after just three seasons. So how will Agent Hanna once again be reunited with those at NCIS when he does return next month?
