Shocking Revelation: Michael Weatherly’s Possible Return to NCIS – What You Didn’t See Coming!

With an impressive 19-season run spanning nearly two decades, “NCIS” has bid farewell to some beloved characters, including the recent departure of the show’s primary character, NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Mark Harmon. Gibbs chose to stay in Alaska, finding peace after the tragic loss of his family, as reported by USA Today in October 2021.

The show has weathered the exits of cherished characters like Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), and Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette). ScreenRant notes that the ratings experienced declines after each departure, a pattern seen in other shows like “The Office” and “The Walking Dead,” which faced cancellations after saying farewell to primary characters.

According to Showbiz CheatSheet, the original cast members from the show’s 2003 premiere have either left or seen significant reductions in their roles. However, there are hints of a potential change.

Michael Weatherly, who portrayed the fan-favorite NCIS special agent Tony DiNozzo for 13 seasons, left the show to lead “Bull.” Despite expressing burnout from “NCIS” at the time, recent social media hints suggest a possible return. Weatherly shared a photo reminiscent of his DiNozzo days, captioned with “#ncis Camera is King.” Another tweet features Weatherly in DiNozzo attire, with a caption that playfully suggests a dream about Gibbs and an unresolved NCIS fantasy.

Weatherly’s departure from “NCIS” coincided with his character Tony DiNozzo discovering the d3ath of Ziva David and learning about their daughter. Cote de Pablo’s character, Ziva, initially appeared as a stand-in for Agent Kate Todd in Season 3 and grew into a significant role. She made a surprising return after faking her d3ath in Season 16, departing later to move to France.

Michael Weatherly, reflecting on his departure, expressed openness to a potential return to DiNozzo, stating in 2018 that he would be ready to play the character when the time is right. With Weatherly now announcing the end of his role as Dr. Jason Bull in “Bull” after six seasons, fans are left wondering if this marks the perfect timing for a nostalgic return to the NCIS universe. Weatherly assures that Tony DiNozzo will live on in the hearts and minds of viewers, leaving the door open for future possibilities.