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David J. North Signs CBS Deal, Continues NCIS: Origins

2/26/2026

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David J. North, co-creator and executive producer of NCIS: Origins, has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios.
He will continue as showrunner for NCIS: Origins' third season, which follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, after Gina Lucita Monreal's departure at the end of Season 2.
Under the deal, North will create and produce projects for broadcast and streaming.
NCIS: Origins returns from winter break on March 3.

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Story summary

David J. North, co-creator and executive producer of NCIS: Origins, has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios.
He will continue as showrunner for NCIS: Origins' third season, which follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, after Gina Lucita Monreal's departure at the end of Season 2.
Under the deal, North will create and produce projects for broadcast and streaming.
NCIS: Origins returns from winter break on March 3.