Tony and Ziva Are Back in an NCIS Spinoff!!!!!!
Actors Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly are set to reprise their roles as beloved NCIS characters Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo.
In an exciting update for longtime NCIS fans, Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly are returning as the iconic will-they-or-won’t-they duo, Ziva and Tony. The official announcement was made by Paramount+ on July 15, revealing the full cast who will join them on-screen.
Earlier, on May 7, Paramount+ shared that the new series will be aptly titled NCIS: Tony & Ziva. “It makes it really easy because the fans will know exactly what the show is,” de Pablo joked in a video when the news broke.
The show, produced by CBS Studios, has already begun filming in Budapest, Hungary, according to the July 15 release. Fans can now look forward to seeing their favorite couple back in action!
Paramount+ announced on Feb. 28 that the company has ordered 10 episodes of a spinoff series starring the two characters. Ziva and Tony — frequently referred to by their portmanteau couple name “Tiva” by fans — will pick up their story where things left off in the longtime original series.
The two did end up together, with a daughter named Tali, and moved to Paris. In the new series, according to the release, that’s where the spinoff show will begin.
Read on to learn more about the show and its cast, including the actor playing the couple’s daughter.
What is ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ about?
“When Tony’s security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after,” according to a previous release.
The show will mark the sixth series in the “NCIS” universe; in addition to the original show, there are “NCIS” series set in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Hawai’i, and Sydney (though NCIS: Hawai’i was recently canceled.)
In the Feb. 28 Paramount+ statement, Weatherly and de Pablo said they’ve been “talking about this story for many years.”
“The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter,” the two said in the statement. “We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world who supported the ‘TIVA’ movement for years. To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now. This is for you!”
In a 2005 NCIS promo, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo were featured together. In a video shared on May 7, de Pablo teased fans with what to expect from the new series, hinting at plenty of excitement.
“I expect intrigue, romance, the backdrop of Europe, impossible situations that will make our lives very complicated, but also a little something about love,” she said.
Did Tony and Ziva end up together on NCIS?
In the original series, which premiered in 2003, Tony and Ziva finally came together in Season 10. They shared a romantic night, but Ziva chose to stay in Israel while Tony returned to the U.S. Two years later, in the Season 13 finale, Tony learned that Ziva had supposedly died in an explosion at her Tel Aviv home, leaving behind their daughter, Tali. Tony then left NCIS to raise their child.
However, it was later revealed that Ziva faked her death and went into hiding to protect herself and Tali. By Season 17, after the danger had passed, Ziva and Tony were believed to have reunited off-screen in Paris to raise their daughter together.
According to the July 15 release by Paramount+, NCIS: Tony & Ziva picks up after Ziva’s supposed death and Tony’s departure from NCIS to raise Tali. The two are now raising their daughter together.
When will the spinoff premiere?
As of now, no premiere date has been announced. In the video shared on May 7, Weatherly mentioned that filming would take place over the summer. The July 15 press release confirmed that production had begun in Budapest.
Who is in the NCIS: Tony & Ziva cast?
On July 15, Paramount+ released the names of the new series regulars who will join Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly in the spinoff.
(From left to right) top row: Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly, Isla Gie, Amita Suman, Maximilian Osinski. (From left to right) bottom row: Nassima Benchicou, Julian Ovenden, Terence Maynard, Lara Rossi, and James D’Arcy. — Paramount+
According to Paramount+, here is the full cast for NCIS: Tony & Ziva:
- Isla Gie (Foundation) as Tali: Tony and Ziva’s precocious 12-year-old daughter, who is tired of being treated like a child. Sharp and observant, Tali is more intuitive than adults give her credit for, and she’s ready to prove it.
- Amita Suman (Shadow and Bone) as Claudette: The Chief Technical Officer at Tony’s private security firm. Claudette is the backbone of the company, solving every problem and cracking any code with ease.
- Maximilian Osinski (Ted Lasso) as Boris: A brilliant but elusive Russian hacker. Boris operates outside the law, thriving in the anonymity that gives him total freedom.
- Nassima Benchicou (Emily in Paris) as Martine: A former French intelligence agent from the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). Martine is elegant, cunning, and always manages to protect her own interests by playing both sides.
- Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton) as Jonah: A former NSA computer programmer, now Secretary General of Interpol. Charming and confident, Jonah has a vision for fixing the world’s broken systems.
- Terence Maynard (Coronation Street) as Dr. Lang: An experienced and compassionate therapist who helps patients with severe traumas regain a sense of control and comfort.
- Lara Rossi (The Watch) as Sophie: A former Special Air Service (SAS) operative, Sophie now serves as a caretaker for Tali, balancing her maternal instincts with her hyper-vigilant training.
- James D’Arcy (Agent Carter) as Henry: A senior official at Interpol, Henry is dedicated to his career in law enforcement. With no family of his own, his job has always been his top priority.
