The NCIS franchise is set to uphold its 21-year tradition of captivating audiences with the upcoming Tony & Ziva spinoff. The new series, slated for release in late 2024 or early 2025, will reintroduce beloved characters Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva David (Cote de Pablo). Filming is scheduled to begin in summer 2024 in Budapest and various other locations across Europe. This timeline provides a tantalizing possibility for NCIS: Tony & Ziva to overlap with the flagship series, which returns in the fall 2024-2025 TV cycle following its renewal for NCIS season 22.
The Excitement of Character Crossovers
The expansive NCIS universe offers showrunners ample opportunity to orchestrate creative character crossovers, enhancing the viewer experience. The tradition of character crossovers within the franchise has long been a fan favorite. Characters like Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) have appeared across multiple NCIS series, creating a rich, interconnected world. It feels natural for Tony and Ziva to cross over with the flagship series, given their origins there.
Launching the Spinoff as a Backdoor Pilot
One of the most exciting prospects for the Tony and Ziva spinoff is launching it as a backdoor pilot within the flagship series.
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