Even though NCIS: Los Angeles wrapped up its 14-season run in 2023, the cast’s bond is clearly still going strong — and fans just got the surprise of a lifetime.
This week, longtime stars LL Cool J (Sam Hanna) and Chris O’Donnell (G. Callen) were spotted together on the set of a mysterious new project in Los Angeles, sparking a wave of speculation and excitement online. The pair, who became known as one of TV’s most iconic crime-fighting duos, shared behind-the-scenes photos on social media, teasing a “special announcement coming soon.”
While the details are still under wraps, insiders close to CBS have hinted that the reunion could be related to a new NCIS crossover event or even a limited spinoff series featuring Sam Hanna’s continued work with the Hawaii-based NCIS team. LL Cool J made a surprise return as Hanna during NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 and has since remained open about continuing in the role if the right opportunity arises.
Fans of NCIS: LA are thrilled. “I’ve missed them on screen together — their chemistry is unmatched,” one user commented on Instagram. Others speculate this could be a tie-in project for the upcoming 20th anniversary of the NCIS franchise, which originally launched in 2003.
Meanwhile, Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye) recently wrapped production on her directorial debut in Portugal, and Eric Christian Olsen (Marty Deeks) continues developing projects with his production company Cloud Nine Productions. Whether or not they’ll be involved in the reunion project remains unknown, but viewers are holding out hope.
With CBS remaining tight-lipped, all eyes are on the upcoming summer Television Critics Association press event, where more details may be revealed. One thing is clear — even after the series ended, the NCIS: Los Angeles family isn’t done making headlines.
