‘NCIS’ prequel series about young Gibbs in the works with Mark Harmon producing alongside his son

NCIS: Origins is officially in the works at CBS and the network has given the new show a “straight-to-series order.”

Mark Harmon and his son Sean are teaming up with NCIS Writers and producers Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North will produce the new series about young Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

This is not the first time a young Gibbs will appear in the NCIS franchise as Sean actually played a younger version of his father’s iconic character in seven episodes from 2008 to 2020.

So what will the show be about?

Keep reading to know more…

Deadline reports that “NCIS: Origins begins in 1991, years before the events of NCIS, and follows a young Gibbs. In the series, Gibbs begins his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS office at Camp Pendleton, where he forges his place on a brave, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.

An actor is being sought to play young Gibbs, as Sean will not be reprising the role.

“The character of Gibbs has been an important part of my life for 20 years, both watching my father create the role and having the honor of playing young Gibbs,” Sean Harmon said in a statement. “I always felt there was a story worth telling about his early years, so I’m thrilled to take on a producing role alongside Gina, David and my father as we tell this story and reveal a new side to this beloved character.”

NCIS is heading into its 21st season and Mark left the show after season 19.

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