ven with NCIS: Los Angeles off the air, its cast and legacy are far from fading. From surprise guest appearances to brand-new TV roles, here’s what’s happening with your favorite OSP agents:
🎬 LL COOL J Joins NCIS Prime
After an explosive run on NCIS: Hawai’i, LL COOL J is back in the original NCIS series. His character, Sam Hanna, will return in Season 22, Episode 18, airing April 21, 2025. Teased as a “major return” for the franchise, Sam’s cameo is already stirring talk of future appearances—or possibly a new spin-off involving his NCIS Elite team.
🧯 Chris O’Donnell Headlines 9-1-1: Nashville
NCIS: LA’s G. Callen may be gone, but Chris O’Donnell is back—this time as Captain Don Sharpe, a rodeo-riding firehouse leader in ABC’s upcoming 9-1-1: Nashville. Described as rugged and mysterious, Sharpe is expected to anchor the new series launching this fall, bringing O’Donnell’s commanding screen presence into a whole new emergency universe.
🎥 Daniela Ruah Behind the Camera
Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye) has embraced directing full-time. She recently helmed episodes of FBI: International, The Equalizer, and even NCIS. With a reputation for emotionally charged action scenes, she’s quickly becoming a sought-after TV director across networks.
🧠 Eric Christian Olsen’s Creative Push
Marty Deeks may have retired from the LAPD-NCIS task force, but actor Eric Christian Olsen is busy behind the scenes. He’s developing several original dramas for CBS Studios, including a political thriller and a family drama set in the Pacific Northwest.
🥂 Reunion on the Horizon?
Rumors are swirling about a potential NCIS: LA reunion special or holiday movie. CBS has remained quiet, but with cast members frequently teasing each other on social media, fans are hopeful that the team may reunite in some official capacity—perhaps even as early as 2026.
NCIS: Los Angeles may have wrapped, but its spirit continues to pulse through television, thanks to the enduring charisma and talent of its stars. Stay tuned for more news on where the OSP team turns up next!
