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LL Cool J Returns to 'NCIS' in New Spinoff Series
Former 'NCIS: Los Angeles' star Sam Hanna heads to New York City for latest franchise expansion.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:37am
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The return of a beloved 'NCIS' character signals the continued expansion of the franchise's crime-fighting universe.NYC TodaySpecial Agent Sam Hanna, played by LL Cool J, is returning to his hometown of New York City in the latest spinoff of the popular 'NCIS' television franchise. Cool J has appeared in multiple episodes of the 'NCIS' universe over the years, including his starring role on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' from 2009 to 2023. 'NCIS: New York' is set to premiere this fall on CBS.
Why it matters
The 'NCIS' franchise has proven to be one of the most successful and long-running crime drama series on television, with the original show running for over 20 seasons. The addition of a New York-based spinoff series demonstrates the continued popularity and growth of the 'NCIS' universe, which has expanded to include multiple regional versions of the show.
The details
LL Cool J, who played the role of former Navy SEAL Sam Hanna on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' for 14 seasons, will reprise his character in the new 'NCIS: New York' series. The actor has also appeared in four episodes of the original 'NCIS' series and 12 episodes of 'NCIS: Hawai'i,' which was canceled in 2024. 'NCIS: New York' will be the latest expansion of the 'NCIS' franchise, which has proven to be one of the most successful and long-running crime drama series on television.
- LL Cool J starred on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' from 2009 to 2023.
- Cool J has also appeared in four episodes of the original 'NCIS' series and 12 episodes of 'NCIS: Hawai'i,' which was canceled in 2024.
- 'NCIS: New York' is set to premiere this fall on CBS.
The players
LL Cool J
An American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who is best known for his starring role as Special Agent Sam Hanna on the 'NCIS: Los Angeles' television series.
CBS
The American commercial broadcast television and radio network that will be airing the new 'NCIS: New York' spinoff series.
The takeaway
The addition of a New York-based 'NCIS' spinoff series demonstrates the continued popularity and growth of the 'NCIS' universe, which has expanded to include multiple regional versions of the show over the past two decades.
