F or nearly two decades, Leroy Jethro Gibbs served as the main protagonist on NCIS, and now the character will soon be taking center stage on the 2024 TV schedule. This time aroun

While it was previously announced that Harmon would return as older Gibbs to narrate the series, NCIS: Origins co-showrunner David J North has now confirmed that he will also make a brief appearance in the pilot episode.

North said new footage of Harmon was shot for the prequel that launches Oct. 14 on CBS. “That was a discussion between Mark, myself and Gina Monreal,” explained North about including Harmon. “I hope the audience will be excited to see him after so many years.

Origins will explore the early career and life of Mark Harmon‘s Leroy Jethro Gibbs, this time portrayed by Austin Stowell. Though Harmon won’t be playing his younger self in the series, NCIS fans may be relieved to hear the actor will not only be narrating the series but he will also be making a special appearance in the premiere episode.

There have been a lot of questions about whether Mark Harmon would ever return to NCIS. Well, we finally have a positive answer to the question. Harmon played Gibbs in the flagship series from the beginning.

Mark Harmon is set to make his first onscreen appearance as NCIS fan-favorite character Leroy Jethro Gibbs in three years.

In a surprising turn of events, Mark Harmon will reprise his iconic role as Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins after his last portrayal in 2021.