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Cote de Pablo Declines Intimacy Coordinator on NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Drawing on their long-standing rapport, de Pablo and Weatherly opted for creative autonomy in love scenes as the spinoff gears up for a September debut.

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Overview

  • Cote de Pablo told TV Insider she turned down an on-set intimacy coordinator with Michael Weatherly, citing their deep mutual trust and preference for organic direction during love scenes.
  • Michael Weatherly fully backed de Pablo’s decision, noting that nuanced nonverbal cues and comfort levels are best navigated through personal rapport.
  • Paramount+ will launch NCIS: Tony & Ziva’s first three episodes on September 3, 2025, following the series’ teaser trailer reveal at San Diego Comic-Con.
  • The 10-episode spinoff reunites Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David in Paris as they co-parent their daughter and go on the run after an attack on Tony’s security firm.
  • The reunion marks Weatherly’s first major series regular role since Bull, which concluded with a $9.5 million settlement over Eliza Dushku’s harassment allegations, underscoring industry focus on professional conduct.