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NCIS: New York spin-off unveils first look as LL Cool J returns as beloved franchise character

The new spin-off is set to premiere later this year...

Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee, Gary Cole as NCIS Special Agent Alden Parker, LL COOL J as Sam Hanna and Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas 'Nick' Torres, stood around in an office.

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Published: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 12:59 pm

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CBS Has given fans a first look at upcoming spin-off NCIS: New York – and it shows LL Cool J back in action in the role he originated on NCIS: Los Angeles.

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The new series, which has been written by The Pitt creator R Scott Gemmill, follows Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) as he's called back to his hometown of New York City for a new assignment.

Partnered with rogue agent Nick (played by Scott Caan), he's tasked with leading a new team as part of a high-stakes mission to protect one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.

"I won't stop until I find out what happened, I promise you," Sam says in the trailer.

The footage also gives us a glimpse at the dynamic between Sam and Nick, with Nick telling Sam: "Try not to break anything, due to your size," to which Sam responds: "Try not to fall into one of these cracks, due to your size."

You can watch the trailer for yourself below:

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LL Cool J and Caan will be joined in the cast by Jennifer Beals (Flashdance) as Sam and Nick's superior, and Jacqueline Byers (Dark Winds) as special agent Addy Ross.

Also starring are Shane Harper (Power Book IV: Force) as special agent Wyatt Sellers, and Devin Druid (13 Reasons Why) as tech expert Sean Sullivan.

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There are currently three other ongoing series in the NCIS universe alongside NCIS: New York – the original show, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney, which is gearing up for a third season in 2027.

However, the much-anticipated spin-off NCIS: Tony & Ziva was axed after just one season in December 2025.

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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.

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