Mark Harmon Joins New Gibbs Actor To Promote NCIS: Origins

Summary Mark Harmon returns to NCIS franchise as narrator and producer for the new spinoff show, NCIS: Origins.

Austin Stowell takes on the role of young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the 1990s-set prequel series.

Together, Harmon and Stowell step out to promote NCIS: Origins ahead of its premiere.

While Harmon may not physically appear in NCIS: Origins, his involvement in promoting the show is crucial.

Ahead of the release of the new NCIS spinoff show, Mark Harmon joins Austin Stowell, the new Leroy Jethro Gibbs, to promote NCIS: Origins. Two years after he left the police procedural, Harmon is set to return to the franchise. This time, however, he will be behind the camera as a narrator and producer. NCIS: Origins will tackle Gibbs' early days with the agency as part of Mike Franks' team. Set in the early '90s, its events will show how the no-nonsense leader of the NCIS Major Case Response Team became who he was.

From @cbstvstudios (via @mark.harmon.fans.official/Instagram) is a video of Harmon and Stowell posing in front of the camera as part of NCIS: Origins' promotional activities. Watch the video below:

This is the first time that Harmon and Stowell step outside together for the project. The event was part of CBS' Upfronts, which laid out the network's future programming plans, which includes NCIS: Origins.

NCIS: Origins will take over NCIS: Hawai'i's timeslot, which is Mondays, 10pm ET on CBS.

Will Mark Harmon Physically Appear In NCIS: Origins?

Currently, Harmon Is Only Set To Narrate The Prequel, But He Can Still Appear.

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The role of young Gibbs was recast with Stowell after Harmon's son, Sean Harmon, previously played the part in the flagship NCIS show. Despite that, he will still be involved in NCIS: Origins as a co-producer like his father. The idea for Harmon's role in the prequel, however, is inspired by Jim Parsons' involvement in Young Sheldon, as he provides the voice-over for the events of The Big Bang Theory prequel from old Sheldon's perspective. It's uncertain if Harmon will make a physical appearance, but there's an easy way to do it, especially if it helps draw in more viewers.

Harmon doesn't have to appear regularly, nor does his cameo need to be complicated. NCIS: Origins can start with a shot of Harmon's Gibbs during his retired days in Alaska.

Harmon doesn't have to appear regularly, nor does his cameo need to be complicated. NCIS: Origins can start with a shot of Harmon's Gibbs during his retired days in Alaska. This would mark the actor's first appearance as the character since exiting the show a couple of years ago. Harmon was a no-show during Ducky's tribute episode. Gibbs was also absent during NCIS' 1000th episode. His return in the premiere can explain why he is recalling the events of his early days with the organization. It could also be a great way to reinforce his involvement in the series.

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Regardless of whether Harmon physically appears in NCIS: Origins, expect that he will be heavily involved in promoting the show. As previously revealed by his former NCIS co-star Sean Murray, the actor is keen on making sure to honor Gibbs' legacy via the prequel. That's reassuring, especially since a significant part of the character's story at this point was already revealed during his time in the flagship project.

NCIS: Origins will premiere as part of CBS' Fall 2024-2025 TV season.

Source: @cbstvstudios (via @mark.harmon.fans.official/Instagram)