LL Cool J, Scott Caan to star in 'NCIS: New York' on CBS

April 16 (UPI) -- CBS has announced it ordered NCIS: New York, starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan, for the 2026-27 television season.

LL Cool J will reprise his role of Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna in the new show.

He originated the role on NCIS in 2009, then played him in NCIS: Los Angeles from 2009 to 2023.

Ocean's Eleven and Hawaii Five-0 alum Caan will play Sam's partner, described by the network only as a "roguish special agent," on NCIS: New York.

CBS previously renewed NCIS, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney for next season.

The franchise is a U.S. military police procedural created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill.

A spin-off called NCIS: Tony & Zivaaired last year on Paramount+

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM.