The Tony and Ziva Spinoff Could Feature 1 Beloved NCIS Character (& Here’s How)

A recent interview has revealed the chance of one NCIS character appearing in the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The spinoff will follow Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, played by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo respectively, and their lives as a couple on the run with their young daughter, Tali. The spinoff is set to reveal more about one of the most beloved couples in NCIS history. Alongside the ongoing preparation of NCIS: Tony & Ziva, NCIS season 22 is also currently in production, highlighting that the future of the franchise is secure and that other NCIS stories are being carefully considered.

While most of the NCIS spinoff’s plot has been kept confidential so far, further main characters for the show have been revealed in a recent NCIS casting update. Production on the new Tony & Ziva spinoff is currently underway and there have been rumors that several past and present NCIS teammates may also appear on the show. One current cast member has even revealed their interest in reappearing alongside their costars, Weatherly and de Pablo.

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Brian Dietzen Shares His Opinion On Appearing In The Series

Brian Dietzen Is Open To Appear As Jimmy Palmer

Brian Dietzen, who plays the NCIS Medical Examiner Dr. Jimmy Palmer, recently announced his support for appearing in a cameo on NCIS: Tony & Ziva. While the show won’t follow the typical NCIS police procedural format, Dietzen shared his interest in the spinoff with Hello Magazine at the 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival last weekend. As he explained in his interview:

It sounds very atypical for NCIS as far as the storytelling because it won’t be a case-of-the week type of show. That said, if they say: ‘Hey we need Jimmy Palmer on a plasma screen’ at any point, I’d say hell yes, that’d be fun, I’d do that in a heartbeat.

Dietzen is not the first NCIS cast member to be interested in appearing on the show. A few months ago, Sean Murray who plays Timothy McGee, announced that he is also open to appearing in a cameo in the Tony & Ziva spinoff. While both Dietzen and Murray are set to feature in NCIS season 22, NCIS has been known to use crossover episodes to unite characters from different NCIS spinoffs. And given Dietzen’s response to the spinoff and his promising update for season 22, it seems like Palmer will remain part of the NCIS universe for a long time.

Jimmy Palmer’s Role In The Tony & Ziva Spinoff

Palmer Could Appear As A Medical Examiner Or As A Friend

Given his medical expertise and history of working with NCIS, Palmer could appear in NCIS: Tony & Ziva in an official forensic role. The spinoff will take place in Europe, but having Palmer travel to Tony and Ziva or even using video or phone calls is a likely possibility if a cameo were to take place. By having Palmer appear in an official role, the spinoff would also be further connected to the current cast and season of NCIS, making the show less isolated from the rest of the franchise.

Another possibility is that Palmer could appear on the show as a friend to both Tony and Ziva. The three cast members had believable chemistry when they worked together in previous seasons of NCIS. While brief, a Jimmy Palmer cameo could reiterate the friendship between the former colleagues. It would also help add some familiarity to the show, as NCIS: Tony & Ziva is already planning on introducing some exciting NCIS firsts, like diverting from the typical NCIS episode format.

Source: Hello Magazine

NCIS

NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Special Agent Alden Parker, a quirky former FBI agent who solves his cases with calm professionalism and sharp, sarcastic charm, leads the NCIS team, which includes NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate with a knack for computers who has now graduated to senior field agent; the charismatic, unpredictable and resilient NCIS Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres, who has spent most of his career on solo undercover assignments; and sharp, athletic and tough NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight, a formidable REACT agent who specializes in hostage negotiations and high-risk operations. The naïve Jimmy Palmer is assisting the team, who graduated from assistant to fully licensed medical examiner and now runs the morgue; and forensic scientist Kasie Hines, Ducky’s former graduate assistant. Overseeing operations is NCIS Director Leon Vance, an intelligent, highly trained agent who can always be counted on to shake up the status quo. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.

Cast

sean murray , Wilmer Valderrama , Katrina Law , Brian Dietzen , david mccallum , Mark Harmon , Rocky Carroll , Gary Cole , Joe Spano