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A new 9-1-1 spin-off has its leading man.

Chris O’Donnell has joined the 9-1-1: Nashville cast.

The former NCIS: Los Angeles star had been taking a break from television following the cancellation of his show.

O’Donnell played the mysterious NCIS Special Agent G. Callen. That role kept him busy from 2009 to 2023.

NCIS: LA was his first time leading a hit television show, leading to crossover work on Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Hawai’i, and NCIS.

A movie career is also featured in O’Donnell’s past.

O’Donnell’s most memorable film roles were as Charlie Simms in Scent of a Woman, D’Artagnan in The Three Musketeers, Robin in two Batman films, and Peter Garrett in Vertical Limit.

O’Donnell was also featured in nine exciting episodes of Grey’s Anatomy in 2006 as Dr. Finn Dandridge.

Chris O’Donnell to star in 9-1-1: Nashville

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The world of 9-1-1 is expanding on ABC, with a new spinoff set for the 2025-2026 season. And the first role for 9-1-1: Nashville has been cast with Chris O’Donnell. O’Donnell will play Captain Don Sharpe, a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets. When TV Insider spoke with 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear, we had to find out what made him right for the role. “I think he actually fits into this franchise in an interesting way, and I think it’ll be fun for him, too, because he was so great on NCIS: LA,” Minear said, referencing the CBS drama on which O’Donnell played Special Agent G. Callen for 14 seasons. (NCIS: LA ended in 2023). “But I think he’ll be able to do...

9-1-1: Nashville is moving along much faster than I anticipated.

The latest entry in the 9-1-1 franchise has barely been announced in a month, and we already have our leading man.

Chris O’Donnell, best known for playing Special Agent in Charge Grisha “G” Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles, has lassoed the lead role on the forthcoming offshoot.

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He’ll play Captain Don Sharpe, “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son,” according to the official character description.

“Don’s a devoted husband and family man, but he has his secrets.”

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The lead character being male and having many secrets sounds very similar to 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Lone Star’s leading men, so I hope the Nashville-set spinoff takes things in a different direction.

In recent years, new entries in beloved...

The 9-1-1 franchise is expanding once again, and this time it is recruiting one of the main stars of a beloved NCIS spinoff. Chris O’Donnell, who starred in NCIS: Los Angeles, is joining an offshoot of the ABC drama that will take place in a new location, Nashville, Tennessee. Despite 9-1-1: Lone Star failing to get off the ground, it seems the network is keen on making 9-1-1 a multi-series universe. It certainly helps to do that by adding one of the genre's most familiar faces.

According to Variety, O'Donnell will lead 9-1-1-: Nashville as Captain Don Sharpe, “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.” The ABC series was announced in February and is set to premiere during the 2025-2026 broadcast season. It is unclear...

NCIS: LA star Chris O'Donnell has been cast in the lead role of ABC's upcoming spinoff series 9-1-1: Nashville. The original 9-1-1show, created by Ryan Murphy, premiered in 2018 and has since become a major flagship procedural for ABC with a growing universe. The second 9-1-1 spinoff follows the recently concluded 9-1-1: Lone Star, which Rob Lowe led in Austin, Texas. This time, Ryan Murphy's 9-1-1 franchise ventures further into the American South to follow the lives of first responders in the titular Tennessee city. The premiere of 9-1-1: Nashville will release later this year on ABC.

Now, Variety has reported that Chris O'Donnell will portray Captain Don Sharpe, a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider. Don is described as a "devoted husband and family man," but has some secrets which are sure to cause problems as he leads Nashville's busiest firehouse alongside his beloved son. O’Donnell will...

We did not see this coming. 9-1-1 and NCIS are two franchises that have had to contend with cancelations in recent years, while at the same time launching plans for new spinoffs. We knew announcements regarding both franchises were coming, but we did not expect them to be inter-connected.

9-1-1: Nashville, the upcoming 9-1-1 spinoff, has unveiled its first major casting decision, and its someone NCIS fans have gotten to know well over the years: Chris O'Donnell. The actor who got a second wind playing G. Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles for a decade will now be spearheading a new chapter of the 9-1-1 franchise.

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O’Donnell is going to play Capt. Don Sharpe. The character has already been given a description,...

The next 9-1-1 spinoff has found its first cast member. NCIS: Los Angeles alum Chris O’Donnell has been tapped for a leading role in the forthcoming spinoff series 9-1-1: Nashville.

According to Variety, O’Donnell will star as Captain Don Sharpe, who is described as “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets." 9-1-1: Nashville will mark the actor's second starring role in a procedural spinoff after the aforementioned NCIS: Los Angeles, which was a spinoff of the still-airing NCIS.

Announced in February 2025, the upcoming 9-1-1 spinoff is targeting a debut during the 2025-2026 broadcast season. While exact plot details remain scarce, the spinoff will follow the lives of first responders in the titular Tennessee city.

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9-1-1: Nashville has lassoed its leading man: Chris O’Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles) is set to star in the highly anticipated spinoff, which will premiere on ABC during the 2025-26 broadcast season.

O’Donnell will play Captain Don Sharpe, “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son,” according to the official character breakdown. “Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.”

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“9-1-1: Nashville” has found its leading man in Chris O’Donnell.

The “NCIS: Los Angeles” actor joins the ABC series as Captain Don Sharpe, who is described as “a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son,” according to official character description. While Don is described as a “devoted husband and family man,” “he has his secrets,” the description teases.

Other details regarding the plot remain under wraps, though the procedural will follow the lives of first responders in the capital of Tennessee.

O’Donnell is one of the first cast members to board “9-1-1: Nashville,” which landed a series order at ABC in late February. “9-1-1: Nashville,” which marks the third series in the “9-1-1” franchise, hails from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television, with Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani serving as executive producers and writers.

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Chris O’Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles) has joined the cast of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville in a series regular role.

O’Donnell is the first cast member to join the 20th Television and Ryan Murphy Television drama which received a straight-to-series order from the network last month. He will star as ‘Captain Don Sharpe,’ a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Don’s a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.

The new offshoot joins the mothership series 9-1-1 on ABC where it moved to in 2023 following its cancellation at Fox. The second series from the franchise, 9-1-1: Lone Star, was cancelled after five seasons in 2023 and completed its run in February.

9-1-1: Nashville is written and executive produced by the franchise’s co-creators Ryan Murphy & Tim Minear and 9-1-1: Lone...

The performer who appeared as Batman opposite Jason Bateman in the viral "Batman vs. Bateman" State Farm ad has been revealed. While DC fans initially speculated that the performer sounded like Will Arnett—who voiced the Caped Crusader in the Lego movies—makeup artist Eliza Mollie Till has revealed that the Dark Knight was played by Nicholas Hayner.

Till recently shared on Instagram several behind-the-scenes makeup tests for the State Farm ad. In the caption, Till wrote that the ad campaign was a "mighty production to work on & I'm beyond grateful I got to be involved. Head of Department [Dominie Till] entirely reimagined & designed FX Make Up & Hair for all the iconic DC characters that inhabit the [State Farm] City of Gotham." The makeup artist then revealed at the bottom of the caption that Batman was brought to life by Nicholas Hayner, a.k.a. Nick Filoiali'i, a stunt performer/actor whose...

One of CBS’s most beloved shows has gone international. NCIS, the popular and long-running military criminal investigation series, has produced several spin-offs over the years, but this time it’s moved the crime tracking down under. NCIS: Sydney, the first of the NCIS franchise to go international, was recently renewed for Season 3 on CBS and Paramount. Fans of the original NCIS who aren’t watching are really missing out.

The fourth spin-off of the popular NCIS franchise, NCIS: Sydney joined CBS’ impressive catalog of crime investigation dramas with its premiere in 2023. Following a joint task force between American NCIS agents and Australian police, the series takes the familiar smart and sleek NCIS style and adds an international twist. While critics have generally praised the series, it has been a letdown for fans so far. But while the series, currently in its sophomore season, may have a number of growing pains,...

“General Hospital” has cast daytime newcomer Adrian Anchondo to portray the contract role of Marco, a lawyer with a mysterious past, beginning with the Thursday, March 13 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.

In an interview with TV Insider, Anchondo revealed that he had been in the running to play the newly created character for a few months, competing against several others vying for the role, before ultimately getting a call to return to the show’s studio four weeks later to meet with producers.

“It was very intimidating seeing all the beautiful Latino men there I was going up against, all younger,” he said of the experience. “But I really connected with the character, and I feel like I’ve been playing a lot of good guys going bad or bad guys going good, so I think this character is in my wheelhouse.”

With a screen test opposite Van Hansis,...

During his stint playing Commander William Riker on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," Jonathan Frakes (seen above left) underwent a rudimentary director's boot camp. Frakes was interested in directing episodes of the show, and the producers said he would only be allowed to do so after shadowing other directors for 300 hours. Frakes put in his due diligence, and he ended up directing eight episodes of the series. The producers were so impressed that they also hired Frakes to direct two of the "Star Trek" feature films. 

His directorial experience on "Next Generation," he found, could be parlayed into other directing gigs. For one, he remained with the "Star Trek" franchise for decades, coming back to helm episodes of "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager," "Discovery," "Strange New Worlds," and "Picard." He directed the family friend sci-fi adventure film "Clockstoppers" in 2002 and "Thunderbirds" in 2004, eventually moving exclusively into television, overseeing episodes of "Leverage,...

"NCIS" creator Donald P. Bellisario once threatened to cancel the series over a casting decision, proving that he wielded some major influence over the folks at CBS back in the day. However, some rumors out there indicate that Mark Harmon, who played Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the show, had more clout than the acclaimed showrunner -- and he used it to get him fired. In reality, though, the story isn't as simple as that.

According to the scuttlebutt, Harmon and Bellisario's feud stemmed from the Gibbs star being unhappy with the former "NCIS" showrunner over the behind-the-scenes working conditions. The cast and crew had to work long days, and Harmon reportedly felt that there was too much disorganization and chaos on the set. Bellisario parted ways with "NCIS" after four seasons shortly after, leading to the belief that CBS fired him from his own series at the behest of Harmon.

"NCIS." "NCIS: Los Angeles." "NCIS: New Orleans." NCIS: Hawai'i." "NCIS: Sydney." "NCIS: Origins." The four-letter acronym that signifies one of the most successful procedural franchises in history has been an ever-present small screen factor ever since "Jag" quietly launched the "NCIS" universe, and all of the shows feature charismatic teams of investigators who tackle colorful crimes every week. For viewers, seeing the letters "NCIS" has become borderline synonymous with an hour of fun with a quality procedural, but at some point, a viewer might start wondering: What, exactly, do those letters mean?

The various "NCIS" shows drop the full title on occasion, but a casual viewer is unlikely to catch it if they just tune in for a random episode. Fortunately, there's an answer to the question. "NCIS" stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service, a military law enforcement agency that works under the U.S. Department of the Navy.

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has sadly passed away.

The veteran actress died on Wednesday, February 26.

She was only 39 years old at the time of her death, and the news has shocked the entertainment world.

A cause of death was not revealed, but Michelle was reportedly found “unconscious and unresponsive” on Wednesday morning.

People reported that Michelle had recently gone through a liver transplant, leading to assumptions that she may have suffered complications.

Michelle never publicly addressed her health, which is partly why so many are shocked by her passing.

Who was Michelle Trachtenberg on the NCIS: Los Angeles cast?

Michelle Trachtenberg was best known for playing Dawn Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She played the sister of Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) during the show’s final years (2000-2003).

Michelle was also known for playing Jenny in EuroTrip, Penny in Inspector Gadget, Casey Carlyle in Ice Princess, and Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl.

The cause and manner of Michelle Trachtenberg’s death will remain undetermined, according to the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Trachtenberg’s famly requested that no autopsy be conducted because of religious reasons. The medical examiner’s office would automatically do an autopsy if foul play or criminality was suspected, but there is none, so the office did not overrule the family’s decision.

Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday at a luxury residential tower in midtown Manhattan where Trachtenberg was found unresponsive. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. She was 39.

The former Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have suffered complications, police sources told ABC News.

A spokesperson for the family issued a statement Wednesday confirming her death. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away.

Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress beloved by millennials for roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Disney’s Ice Princess, Gossip Girl and more, has died at the age of 39, according to multiple reports from the likes of the New York Post and ABC News.

No cause of death was immediately disclosed.

Born in New York City on October 11, 1985, Trachtenberg was a lifelong actor who made her television debut in commercials at just three years old before landing a recurring role as Lily Montgomery on the long-running soap opera All My Children. She gained further recognition while starring in Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her role in Discovery children’s series Truth or Scare before landing her breakout feature lead as Harriet M. Welsch in the 1996 Paramount film Harriet the Spy, based on the classic children’s novel.

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Michelle Trachtenberg has sadly died.

The actress, best known for roles in movies and TV like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39, police sources told The Post on Wednesday (February 26).

Her death is not being investigated as suspicious, according to the report.

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Police told ABC News that she was found Wednesday (February 27) by her mother in a New York City apartment near Columbus Circle.

She recently underwent a liver transplant and may have been experiencing complications, the sources said. An autopsy will confirm the cause and manner of death, via ABC.

An autopsy will confirm the cause and manner of death, according to the report.

Michelle had previously posted several troubling photos, appearing gaunt and frail, prompting concern from followers. Last January, she responded to fan concerns, saying she was “happy and healthy” and had never had plastic surgery.

It’s been announced that Roberto Orci, the writer/producer behind Star Trek and Transformers, is dead at the age of 51 after a battle with kidney disease.

“He was a visionary storyteller with a boundless heart and a beautiful soul,” Orci’s brother, J.R. Orci said. “But beyond his creative talents, he was a compassionate friend who would put his life on hold to help a stranger and find room in his home for the most overlooked pup at the shelter.“

Together with his writing partner Alex Kurtzman, Orci was involved in some of the biggest sci-fi/adventure movies and TV shows of the first two decades of the 2000s. After getting his start as a writer on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, Orci made his big-screen writing debut on Michael Bay’s The Island, which he co-wrote with Kurtzman. The pair went on to write The Legend of Zorro,...

Exclusive: Will Yun Lee (The Good Doctor), Abby Miller (Home Before Dark), Jon Huertas (This Is Us) and Brooklynn Prince (The Florida Project) are set to headline the indie feature California Scenario, co-written by Dara Resnik and James Takata.

California Scenario is a coming-of-middle-age love story exploring the intergenerational echoes of trauma, survival, and healing. Directed by Takata, this film brings together diverse family histories, weaving them into a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of celebrated artist Isamu Noguchi’s sculptural garden, California Scenario. It is the first and only film to be granted permission to shoot at the storied location.

Lee plays Jacob Hara, a single father who races to help his daughter Lexi (Minnie Mills) when a long-held family secret threatens to upend their world. Meanwhile, Laura Acker (Miller), a single mother recovering from her abusive marriage,...

Despite the show's massive ensemble cast, the first character that comes to mind from "NCIS" is Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon). The stern former Marine Sniper steers the NCIS Major Case Response Team with a fatherly hand, establishing himself as the show's face and de facto lead during his 19-season tenure with the show. 

However, things almost didn't play out this way. In fact, Harmon was very close to walking away from the show a mere four seasons into its run. According to TV Guide's Michael Ausiello, the reason behind the "NCIS" star's near-exit was the procedural's co-creator and original showrunner, Donald Bellisario. Per Ausiello's anonymous source, Bellisario's tardiness with the show's scripts and tendency to over-involve himself was a source of great frustration to Harmon, prompting the star to consider an exit after season 4:

"Mark's been working every single day, 16 hours a day. Don tries to micro-manage everything.

The NCIS team’s search into a Navy Lieutenant’s murder led them to an unwanted familiar face who was tied to Director Vance’s shooting the previous year. How was Fletcher Voss connected to this case in particular?

There was a theft at a blood bank and dozens of blood bags were torn apart, except for one, which Kasie realized had been stolen. She was able to determine the owner of the donated blood was Lauren Hawthorn, who seemed like an unassuming woman who worked for a software company.

When Parker and Knight went to her home to speak to her, they didn’t find her, until they followed the strong scent of bleach and discovered a barrel of acid and a body in said barrel. Eventually, Kasie was able to determine the body belonged to Lauren, so they needed to find her killer.

Fletcher Voss returned after involvement...

Before he was writing half the shows on Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan was an actor. The man behind shows like "Yellowstone" and "Tulsa King" and the scripts for films including "Sicario" and "Hell or High Water" cut his teeth with screen work, a pastime he occasionally returns to when he needs someone to play, say, a cool cowboy who's dating Bella Hadid.

Years before he became known as a Hollywood cowboy, I knew Sheridan as a mysterious man named Danny Boyd in the plucky teen detective show "Veronica Mars," and as the hate-worthy cop Deputy David Hale on FX's "Sons of Anarchy." Those may have been two of Sheridan's most high-profile TV roles, but they're far from his only acting credits. He's had bit parts going all the way back to "Walker, Texas Ranger" in 1995, and can be seen in one-off roles in shows like "CSI," "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,...

As of today, Lucky Spencer is getting a temporary new look on General Hospital. Fan-favorite Jonathan Jackson is stepping away for a few episodes, making room for Days of our Lives alum Guy Wilson to step into the role. While temporary recasts can be jarring for loyal viewers, fans can rest assured that Jackson’s absence will be short-lived.

A Temporary Shake Up

Don’t fret, Jackson fans! Soap Opera Digest reports that this switch-up is only for a handful of episodes, and Jackson will be back in Port Charles before you know it. In fact, a spokesperson for the show confirmed that Jonathan is already back on set filming, and we can expect to see him return to our screens later this month.

More: Revisit Jonathan Jackson’s time on Maurice Benard’s State of Mind.

General Hospital Welcomes Guy Wilson

This recast is exciting news for Days fans.

The role of Lucky Spencer on “General Hospital” will temporarily be played by former “Days of our Lives” star Guy Wilson (ex-Will Horton), beginning with the Tuesday, February 18 episode, Soap Opera Network can confirm.

Jonathan Jackson, who originated the role in 1993, and has appeared off and on ever since (with two other actors assuming the role in between), returned to the series on a full-time basis in August 2024, signing a multi-year contract with the daytime drama series.

Genie Francis, Jonathan Jackson

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In the episode airing on Tuesday, Lucky (Wilson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) are finally introduced to Aiden’s (Colin Cassidy) romantic friend, Tobias, who he had been talking about continuously since coming out to his mom in the December 20, 2023 episode of the series.

The name of the actor portraying Tobias was not released at press time, nor was the reason for the temporary switch in actors for Lucky Spencer.

The NCIS: Origins cast has added another fresh face for the inagural season.

Thus far, 13 episodes of NCIS: Origins have debuted, including the episode Monsoon from February 10.

Only 18 episodes were ordered by CBS, which also shows how close we are to the NCIS: Origins season finale.

Will we get NCIS: Origins Season 2? That has yet to be revealed by the CBS brass.

We can enjoy the ride for now and look forward to the final five episodes of Season 1.

Based on the episodes that have already been released, the writers have many more ideas on how to tell backstories for Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his co-workers.

The NCIS: Origins cast adds actress Lauren Bowles

True Blood star Lauren Bowles has joined the NCIS: Origins cast.

Lauren played Holly Cleary on the hit HBO show True Blood.

Holly was a Wiccan in the supernatural drama. She worked at Bellefleur’s Bar and Grill.

Do you have roughly 1,000 hours to spare and a passion for stalwart procedural crime dramas? Great news: you can start watching every episode of "NCIS" and its multitude of spinoffs now and be finished with the show sometime before the next decade! Seriously, though, the long-running, incredibly popular series has, by this point, garnered enough spinoffs, prequels, and sequels to help keep the lights on at CBS for a long, long time.

In the past two years alone, two "NCIS" spin-offs have premiered, one has been greenlit, and another has gone to the big TV graveyard in the sky. It's a lot to keep track of, but luckily, the show's chronology is pretty straightforward. With the exception of a new prequel, all seven "NCIS"-adjacent shows take place in the present day in chronological order, although crossover events still make any watch-through complicated. If you are in the market for a marathon binge-watch,...

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NCIS is one of the most iconic series out there. Its 22-season and 450+episode run put it among the top 10 longest-running scripted primetime shows on broadcast television. It's also spawned five spin-offs, many of which have gone on to enjoy long lives of their own. The latest spin-off, NCIS: Origins, follows a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he's just starting out. But speaking of spin-offs, how many fans know that NCIS itself is a spin-off?

Many of NCIS's main stars and settings were introduced to viewers in the eighth season of CBS' Jag. Like its successors, Jag was also a long-running military-based procedural drama. It ran for 10 seasons and 227 episodes between 1995 and 2005. Those are impressive stats until you note that NCIS has more than doubled all those marks. It's exceedingly rare for a spin-off to outrun its parent series.

“General Hospital” star Josh Kelly (Cody Bell) is set to appear in the Monday, February 10 episode of “NCIS: Origins.”

Although character details have not been released, photos from the episode, entitled “Monsoon,” show Kelly appearing in scenes working alongside series stars Austin Stowell (Leroy Jethro Gibbs), Mariel Molino (Cecilia “Lala” Dominguez), Caleb Foote (Bernard “Randy” Randolf) and Tyla Abercrumbie (Mary Jo Hayes), among others.

Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper from a script written by Gina Lucita Monreal, the episode finds the team investigating the brutal murder of a veteran who fell on hard times after serving in Vietnam, leading Franks (Kyle Schmid) to reflect on his own struggles following the war. Also, Gibbs considers a new path forward.

“NCIS: Origins” follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in 1991, years before the events of “NCIS,” and is narrated by Mark Harmon. In the series, Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted...

Updated, 2:50 Pm: A man was convicted today on two murder counts in the 2021 deaths of of model Christy Giles and her architect friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola. The Los Angeles jury returned the guilty verdicts against David Pearce, 42, who also was convicted on a half-dozen sexual assault charges.

Pearce’s sentencing was scheduled for March 13.

The jury, however, deadlocked on charges against co-defendant Brandt Osborn, 45, who was facing two counts of being an accessory after the fact. L.A. Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter declared a

mistrial on those charges.

Along with the murder charges, Pearce was found guilty on three counts of forcible rape, two counts of sexual penetration by use of force and one count each of rape of an unconscious person and sodomy by use of force. All of those alleged crimes occurred between 2007 and 2020.

Read details of the case below.

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The "NCIS" franchise is amongst the most successful in the history of television. The flagship show is still going today after 22 seasons and is rapidly approaching 500 episodes. Created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill, it's rivaled only by the monster that is "Law & Order" as far as long-running prime time shows go. More than the show itself, "NCIS" is the gift that keeps on giving as it has spawned several very successful spin-offs, most notably "NCIS: New Orleans." That series, which premiered in 2014, had a stellar run that anyone who creates a show could only dream of. Still, even very good things must come to an end. But why did this beloved show have to end?

"NCIS: New Orleans" ended its seven-season run in May 2021 after CBS decided to cancel the crime drama set in the Big Easy. The...

“The Night Agent” has returned with many new faces. Now that Peter Sutherland is officially a night agent, he must take on a new conspiracy mission with a new team.

Gabriel Basso will pick up the action, starring as Peter, and Luciane Buchanan will return as Rose. Though the couple ended their relationship at the end of Season 1, when Rose hears Peter is in trouble, she jumps at the opportunity to rekindle their relationship.

Because this season follows Peter on a new mission, several members of the original cast will not be back for Season 2, though, including Hong Chau and Robert Patrick.

Keep reading for the full cast and character guide.

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At the end of Season 1, Peter Sutherland, a low level FBI agent, was officially named a night agent. This season he...

NCIS has become a staple of television, and when talking about its impact, it’s not possible not to mention the original Major Case Response Team and the characters we will never forget. Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Abby Sciuto, Tony Dinozzo, Dr. Ducky Mallard, and Kate Todd have shaped NCIS into what it is today, each adding their unique touch to the show’s dynamic. While their shoes have been properly filled after their departures, their legacy continues to live on in the hearts of viewers.

As NCIS grew in popularity, ultimately becoming one of the longest-running series in the history of television, it branched out into five spinoff series. From NCIS: Los Angeles to NCIS: Hawaiʻi, the franchise’s impact on modern TV is undeniable. Plus, with an upcoming Tony & Ziva show finding its place in the NCIS timeline, the story continues with even more on the horizon.

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NCIS has been on television for well over 20 seasons. There have also been several spinoff shows and connected shows in the universe. However, NCIS creator Donald Bellisario only ran the show for four seasons and never had anything to do with the spinoffs. This was because of Mark Harmon, and it all resulted in a lawsuit.

Here is what happened to the original NCIS creator.

Why Did Mark Harmon Push Out NCIS Creator?

Donald Bellisario was a significant player in television production for many years. He wrote for the original Battlestar Galactica. He created Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, Quantum Leap, Jag, and NCIS. However, after NCIS, he ended up out of the industry thanks to a feud with Mark Harmon and a lawsuit against CBS.

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Bellisario created NCIS as a backdoor spinoff of his other series, Jag. However, things started to go wrong on the new show due...

NCIS achieved only what a few television franchises could do, with widespread acclaim and lasting popularity. The procedural drama is filled with charismatic characters that have kept the audiences invested for decades.

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It’s a franchise that’s built on its creators’ ability to expand and innovate, which led to several of its successful spin-offs. However, not every attempt was a success, and some ceased to exist just after a few episodes.

CBS shelved NCIS: Red — A risk that had no payoff A still from NCIS: Los Angeles | CBS

In 2013, we were introduced to a backdoor pilot for NCIS: Red and it aired in NCIS: Los Angeles’ fourth season. The series was set to be about a mobile team of agents who would solve crimes across the country, as they lived and worked together in close proximity.

They also had a promising cast,...

NCIS has been a fan favorite for years, capturing audiences with its exciting cases and memorable characters. As the show’s popularity grew, a spin-off felt like the natural next step to expand the franchise. However, the process wasn’t as straightforward as expected. Donald Bellisario, the creator of NCIS, found himself at the center of a dispute over creative rights.

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What began as a plan to build on the show’s success turned into a behind-the-scenes legal battle, proving that even in television, things aren’t always as simple as they seem.

Donald Bellisario and Mark Harmon’s reported feud over NCIS spin-off

Since NCIS first aired in 2003, it became one of the most popular TV shows, known for its mix of crime-solving and compelling characters. As the show gained popularity, it led to the creation of several spinoffs, starting with NCIS: Los Angeles...

Sad news was confirmed by NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen and his family.

The Palisades Fire burned down the home where Eric, his wife Sarah, and their three children had lived.

California has been plagued by wildfires this month. Firefighters continue to battle against the elements to put out those fires.

“Anybody have room for three kids and three dogs? Two of which have to be separated at all times. Also Wyatt’s Lego collection and Esme’s mermaids,” Eric wrote in a post earlier in December.

He couldn’t have known that his worry about a previous fire in the area would give way to something else as January arrived.

At the time, Eric received many kind messages from folks, including his former co-star on NCIS: Los Angeles, Daniela Ruah.

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Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) was one of the main officers on the NCIS: Los Angeles team, and though he was a fan favorite, it's unlikely Deeks is ever going reappear in another NCIS show. There have been eight spinoffs of the NCIS franchise and NCIS: Los Angeles premiered in September 2009 and lasted for 14 seasons. Like the other shows in the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Los Angeles follows the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in the Los Angeles area, which generally puts them in contact with Cartel elements and problems across the border.

The main cast for NCIS: Los Angeles did not change all that much, save for the notable exception of Marty Deeks, who started as a guest character in season 1 before moving into the main cast. Deeks is an undercover operative who serves as the liaison between the NCIS team and LAPD, a position that gains him plenty of rivals on both sides.

CBS’ police procedural drama Blue Bloods was one of the most-watched series on network TV. The Tom Selleck-led drama centered on the Reagans, a family who has a great number of members working for law enforcement. The show ran for 14 seasons and had incredible viewership numbers despite its time slot.

The series was unceremoniously canceled ahead of its fourteenth season with Swat replacing its time slot. Everyone from critics, the fans, and the actors themselves campaigned hard to get the series back on again but CBS did not budge. Despite so much demand, I still cannot figure out why the network canceled the series.

CBS canceling Blue Blood despite high ratings and viewership is so odd The cast of Blue Bloods | Credits: CBS

2024 was a year that had quite a few endings and more than its share of cancellations. Hyped-up shows with a large and vocal fan following such...

When NCIS launched, Michael Weatherly could hardly have known that it would become a defining moment in his career. The show quickly skyrocketed in popularity, earning a massive fanbase and propelling Weatherly into the spotlight. But what many don’t know is that he wasn’t initially sold on the idea of joining the cast.

Michael Weatherly in a still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

There were doubts and some stigma attached to the project, especially with its connection to Jag. Yet, a meeting with the show’s creator, Don Bellisario, would soon change his mind.

Why was Michael Weatherly hesitant to join NCIS?

Michael Weatherly‘s journey to joining NCIS began with hesitation and a lot of doubt all thanks to another popular show. The actor, widely recognized for his screen presence and sharp humor, wasn’t immediately sold on the idea of the crime procedural, especially given its...

NCIS has lots of character arcs to resolve in the second half of season 22. There's been talks of new information about Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) coming to light, but the arc that fans are interested in getting more of is the romance between Dr. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) and NCIS Agent Jessica Knight (Katrina Law).

The fan favorite characters were a couple for multiple seasons, but they decided to go their separate ways in season 21. Both have still played crucial roles in the show as individuals, but many still hope they will reconcile and respark their romance in the future.

Palmer and Knight still have feelings for each other “Sticks & Stones” – After receiving intelligence on deadly threats to multiple locations that could lead to a catastrophic war, NCIS is called in to try to neutralize the danger, on NCIS, Monday, Nov. 4 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on...

The "NCIS" franchise has said goodbye to some beloved shows in recent years. In 2023, "NCIS: Los Angeles" ended after 14 seasons and 322 episodes, which is a great run for any TV show. Unfortunately, "NCIS: Hawaii" didn't experience the same longevity, as it was sent to the chopping block after three seasons in 2024. What's more, it never got the chance to deliver an all-time great series finale as no one expected it to be canceled, so it bowed out with a frustrating cliffhanger. So, why did CBS decide to cancel the series?

As documented by Variety, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach revealed that "NCIS: Hawaii" was canceled for a variety of reasons, with factors such as the Hollywood SAG-AFTRA strike and a desire to freshen things up among them. Here's what she had to say:

"Everything came back [from the Hollywood strikes] really strong, but ultimately we have to look at the cohesiveness of the schedule flow.

The two back-door pilot episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles teased the first meeting between Gibbs and Macy, which may finally be shown onscreen for the first time. Special Agent Jethro Gibbs and Operations Manager Lara Macy worked together in the two-part pilot episode as Gibbs' team joined forces with the Los Angeles unit, Office of Special Projects (Osp), to investigate the murder of a marine that's connected to a terrorist cell. During this case, Gibbs and Macy unpack their complex and uneasy relationship in connection to an emotional part of Gibbs' past.

While the intro of the spin-off series NCIS: Los Angeles began to establish the history between the two NCIS cast members, the actress who portrayed Macy, Louise Lombard, never portrayed the character again, leading Macy to be killed offscreen in one of the best episodes of NCIS, season 7's "Patriot Down." However, the relationship between Gibbs and...

NCIS seasons 1 through 5 are coming to Netflix very soon, the streaming service soon being the home of the show's earliest investigations. Originally conceived as a spinoff of the '90s legal drama Jag, the series has become a long-running franchise all of its own, with NCIS season 22 currently airing on CBS. The show also sports six spinoffs to its name, two of which are still ongoing, and one that has yet to be released. This new era of the show highlights how much its evolved after over 20 years of investigations throughout its history.

Now, Netflix has confirmed that NCIS seasons 1 through 5 will be arriving on the platform next year, just in time for the start of 2025. The streaming service confirmed the episodes will arrive on January 23, allowing subscribers to experience the very beginning of the titular team's cases. This offers the perfect way for newcomers of the series to get interested in its beginnings,...

Actor Waymond Lee, known for his role in Workaholics, has passed away. He was 72 years old.

Per TMZ, Lee died on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with his passing confirmed by his sister, Norine Lee, and his wife, Diane. According to his loved ones, Lee's passing was attributed to complications from Als, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The actor was first diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease in October, though it wasn't until earlier this month when he was diagnosed with Als.

Lee's family also stated that the actor was able to return home for a little over a week after his updated diagnosis, but returned to the hospital when he had difficulties with breathing and swallowing. After spending a little under a week hospitalized, he died with his wife by his side. His family added that Lee will be remembered as a "soft-hearted" and "sentimental person" who always loved his work as an actor,...

Exclusive: Johanna Brinckman, Ini Ishola, and Marta Méndez Cross have been selected as Broken English Productions’ Women Director’s Initiative competition.

Each winning new filmmaker receives a $30k grant to produce a short film and additional resources to bring their projects to fruition. Additionally, they will count on the participation of Jaina Lee Ortiz, Lindsey Morgan and Mauricio Mendoza (Final Vow) as actors in their projects which will premiere at a special screening sponsored by Soho House.

The initiative was created by Jolene Rodriguez, CEO of Broken English Productions, to support and empower new women directors in the film industry through mentorship and support to help bring their creative visions to life.

“I’m stoked for the world to see what these lovely women create. They’re incredibly talented, and I’m beyond proud of them,” Rodriguez shared in a statement to Deadline. “Thank you to Women in Film,...

While Will Smith leads the King Richard cast in his Oscar-winning role, there is a terrific ensemble working together to bring this true sports story to the big screen. Venus and Serena Williams’ names are iconic in the world of sports, but King Richard offers a slight twist in that it’s actually more about their father, Richard Williams, a tennis coach who tries to put his daughters’ talents on the world stage. While he is a complex and intriguing character, King Richard benefits from the entire cast.

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from a screenplay by Zach Baylin, King Richard goes behind the scenes of Venus and Serena’s life under the guidance of their father. King Richard has a sprawling cast of veteran actors and younger actors who get to flex their talents in front of a wider audience. The film is based on real-life people, and here...

The TV production industry continues to rebound after previous delays, although many series with great hopes, continue to disappear after only one season:

ABC

$100,000 Pyramid, The (renewed)

20/20 (renewed)

American Housewife (canceled; five seasons)

American Idol (renewed)

America's Funniest Home Videos (renewed)A Million Little Things (canceled; after Season 5)Bachelor, The (renewed)

Bachelorette, The (renewed)

Bachelor in Paradise (renewed)

Baker and the Beauty (canceled; one season)

Big Sky (renewed)Black-ish (canceled; after Season 8) Bless This Mess (canceled; two seasons)Call Your Mother (canceled; one season)Card SharksCelebrity Family Feud (renewed)

Conners, The (renewed)

Dancing With The Stars (renewed)

Don't (canceled; one season)Emergence (canceled; one season)

For Life (canceled; after Season 2)

Fresh Off The Boat (canceled; six seasons)

Good Doctor, The (canceled; seven seasons) Grand Hotel (canceled; one season)

Goldbergs, The (canceled; ten seasons) Grey's Anatomy (Season 21)

Great Christmas Light Fight (renewed)

Holey Moley (canceled; after Season 4)

How To Get Away With Murder...