Jennifer Beals has officially joined the cast of NCIS: New York as a series regular, alongside newly announced actors Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, and Devin Druid. The show, which received a straight-to-series order from CBS in the spring, is set to begin filming later this month in New York City.
The new series will be part of the acclaimed NCIS franchise, which also includes the flagship NCIS and the prequel NCIS: Origins. LL Cool J, returning as Special Agent Sam Hanna, will lead the cast alongside Scott Caan, who plays a new character, NCIS Special Agent Nick Schaeffer.
Cast Details for NCIS: New York
Beals, known for her roles in The L Word and Law & Order: Organized Crime, will portray Robyn Wells, the head of the NCIS New York field office. Described as an intuitive and respected leader, her character is expected to bring depth to the series.
Joining her, Jacqueline Byers will play Addison “Addy” Ross, a tough agent with a lot to prove. Shane Harper takes on the role of Wyatt Hill, a skilled field agent who also embodies the traits of a hopeless romantic. Meanwhile, Devin Druid will play Sean Sullivan, a brilliant tech specialist who is known to resist authority.
Production and Executive Team
Filming for NCIS: New York is expected to commence soon, marking a significant addition to CBS's fall television lineup. The series is produced by CBS Studios, with R. Scott Gemmill serving as executive producer alongside Byron Balasco, Adam Davidson, Kyle Harimoto, Joe Wilson, LL Cool J, and Jason Barrett. Balasco will also act as the showrunner.
Background on the NCIS Franchise
The NCIS franchise has been a staple of CBS programming, with LL Cool J returning to the franchise after a successful 14-season run on NCIS: Los Angeles and a guest appearance on the flagship series. This new iteration promises to expand the universe of NCIS while introducing fresh characters and storylines.
- Jennifer Beals: Robyn Wells
- Jacqueline Byers: Addison “Addy” Ross
- Shane Harper: Wyatt Hill
- Devin Druid: Sean Sullivan
🤖 This article was rewritten by Feed and Figures' editorial AI from a report originally published by Hollywood Reporter. Facts and quotes are preserved from the original; the rewrite focuses on clarity and structure. For the unedited original, see the source link below.
