'NCIS: Origins' Casts Austin Stowell as Young Gibbs
The prequel, set in 1991, will delve into Gibbs' early career and is part of CBS' expanding NCIS franchise.
- Austin Stowell has been cast as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the 'NCIS: Origins' prequel, set to air in the 2024-2025 broadcast season.
- The series will explore Gibbs' early career in the Navy's criminal investigations branch, beginning in 1991.
- Mark Harmon, who originally played Gibbs, will serve as the narrator and executive producer of 'NCIS: Origins'.
- 'NCIS: Origins' is part of CBS' expanding NCIS franchise, which includes multiple spinoffs and international editions.
- The prequel will feature Gibbs' beginnings at the NIS Camp Pendleton office, leading a gritty, ragtag team.