Mark Harmon Stepping Back In His ‘NCIS: Origins’ Role

Mark Harmon, Executive Producer and Narrator of the CBS series NCIS: Origins at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

At the recent TCA Summer 2024, Mark Harmon revealed that he is stepping back in his new role at NCIS: Origins. This is the new CBS spinoff prequel that follows young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he starts working at the NCIS office.

Harmon, who is an executive producer, along with his son Sean Harmon, will be narrating this new series. But, what does he mean by saying that he is stepping back?

(L-R) Mark Harmon, Executive Producer and Narrator and Shawn Harmon, Executive Producer of the CBS series NCIS: Origins at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
(L-R) Mark Harmon, Executive Producer and Narrator and Shawn Harmon, Executive Producer of the CBS series NCIS: Origins at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Mark Harmon Is Stepping Back In New NCIS: Origins Role

Mark Harmon spent nearly two decades portraying Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS. However, according to Deadline, he is happy to play a supporting role in the new series NCIS: Origins, which is about Young Gibbs.

I’m just pleased to be part of it. And I’m a distant part of it really because I’m not there to make any big moves or anything. I’m just there to support. And how can I help? If you need my help, great. And if not, that’s ok too. And so far, they’re all doing just fine.

Mark is just going with the flow. After starring and executive producing the CBS juggernaut, he seems content to step back and watch a new group of people create something special. Most of all, he is just happy to be there.

I don’t know what to say other than I’m pleased to be part of this time. And I’m fine with the step back to let this cast do their work. We spent a lot of time in rooms, finding this group that sit in front of you.

Lastly, he shared, “And we’re one week in. One week, but I love this cast. And I love what I’ve seen on dailies and what I’ve seen on set.”

Executive Producer Sean Harmon, Austin Stowell and Executive Producer Mark Harmon from ’NCIS: Origins’ attend the CBS New Fall Schedule Celebration event to announce CBS' 2024-2025 primetime lineup at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. The primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a new alternative series, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and 18 returning series.  -- Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Executive Producer Sean Harmon, Austin Stowell and Executive Producer Mark Harmon from ’NCIS: Origins’ attend the CBS New Fall Schedule Celebration event to announce CBS’ 2024-2025 primetime lineup at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024.  Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Who Is Starring In Young Gibbs Prequel Spinoff?

Mark Harmon may be the narrator of the new CBS spinoff prequel NCIS: Origins, but he will not be in front of the camera. Who is starring in the new series?

Firstly, Austin Stowell is portraying the young Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Next, Marieil Molino portrays Special Agent Lala Dominguez. Portraying Special Agent Mike Franks is Kyle Schmid. Tyla Abercrumbie is Field Agent Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, while Diany Rodriguez is Special Agent Vera Strickland.

Lastly, just added to the cast is Lori Petty as Dr. Lenora Friedman, and SNL alum Bobby Moynihan as Wood Browne, the NCIS lead forensic analyst.

Tyla Abercrumbie, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Austin Stowell, Executive Producers Mark Harmon, David J. North, Gina Monreal and Sean Harmon with cast Caleb Foote from ‘NCIS: Orgins’ attend the CBS New Fall Schedule Celebration event to announce CBS' 2024-2025 primetime lineup at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. The primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a new alternative series, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and 18 returning series.  -- Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Tyla Abercrumbie, Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Austin Stowell, Executive Producers Mark Harmon, David J. North, Gina Monreal and Sean Harmon with cast Caleb Foote from ‘NCIS: Orgins’ attend the CBS New Fall Schedule Celebration event to announce CBS’ 2024-2025 primetime lineup at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024.  Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NCIS: Origins Will Have Supersized Premiere

The premiere of NCIS: Origins is on Monday, October 14, at 9 p.m., Eastern. This is a two-hour supersized premiere. After this, the new prequel spinoff will air at 10 p.m. on Monday nights, after The Mothership, on CBS.

As always, episodes will be available the next on Paramount+.

L-R) Mark Harmon, Executive Producer and Narrator, Sean Harmon, Executive Producer of the CBS series NCIS: Origins at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
L-R) Mark Harmon, Executive Producer and Narrator, Sean Harmon, Executive Producer of the CBS series NCIS: Origins at the TCA SUMMER PRESS TOUR 2024 on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

NCIS fans, are you going to tune in to watch this prequel spinoff?

Georgia Makitalo

2 Comments

  1. I am looking forward to see the new series. I hope it will match with in reason the back stories of the parent series.

  2. He will be so awesome what ever part He takes on the NCIS ORIGINS. HE IS AN AMAZING MAN AND A GREAT ACTON. LOVE THIS MAN. ❤️❤️😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻💋🌹🥰 Ida Rhone

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