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CBS Announces Cast and Details for “NCIS: New York”
7/8/2026, 4:07:54 AM
Core Announcement: Cast and Premise
CBS announced that “NCIS: New York,” the newest entry in its long-running NCIS franchise, will star Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid as series regulars. It follows NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) as he returns to New York City, partners with NCIS Special Agent Nick Schaeffer (Scott Caan), and leads a new team on high-stakes missions to protect a vital port.
NCIS Franchise Context
The NCIS brand anchors CBS’s Tuesday lineup. Existing entries include the flagship “NCIS,” the prequel “NCIS: Origins,” and spin-offs “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “NCIS: Hawai‘i,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” and “NCIS: Sydney.” “NCIS: New York” joins the roster for the 2026-2027 fall schedule.
Principal Cast and Creative Team
Jennifer Beals plays Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, director of New York field office. Jacqueline Byers is NCIS Special Agent Addison “Addy” Ross; Shane Harper is NCIS Special Agent Wyatt Hill; Devin Druid is NCIS Tech Specialist Sean Sullivan. LL Cool J reprises Special Agent Sam Hanna and serves as an executive producer; Scott Caan returns as NCIS Special Agent Nick Schaeffer. Series is created by R. Scott Gemmill, who executive-produces with Byron Balasco, Adam Davidson, Kyle Harimoto, Joe Wilson and Jason Barrett. Balasco, writer-producer on “Without a Trace,” is showrunner.
Production Schedule and Distribution
Filming began July 2026 in New York City. CBS has slated the series for Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes streaming the next day on Paramount+. CBS Studios produces the show; Paramount Global Content Distribution handles worldwide distribution.
Official Statements & Responses
CBS described Robyn Wells as a leader who “leads with her intuition and is widely respected by the team.” The press release emphasized that the new team will “defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.” Executive-producer comments confirm Balasco’s role as showrunner and a continued focus on procedural storytelling with fresh character dynamics.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Legendary NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) returns to his hometown of New York City to the NCIS field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.” — CBS
- “the director of the NCIS New York field office who leads with her intuition and is widely respected by her team.” — Robyn Wells
- “a rock-solid, tough and resourceful agent with something to prove.” — Addison “Addy” Ross
- “who is fearless, sharp, highly skilled in the field and a hopeless romantic.” — Wyatt Hill
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Public announcements have not disclosed an exact premiere date beyond “this fall.” Details about episode count, guest stars, or specific plot arcs remain unreported.
What’s Next: Upcoming Release
The series will join CBS’s fall lineup later this year, with the first episode expected in the Tuesday 9 p.m. slot. Viewers can anticipate weekly streaming on Paramount+ and international distribution through Paramount Global Content Distribution.
