‘NCIS’ Is Back in Production: Are There Any Season 19 Hints in New Set Photos?

Meredith Jacobs
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We’re a few months away from NCIS‘ return for its 19th season — on a new night and at a new time (Mondays, 9/8c) — but we may already be getting hints about what to expect.

Production began on July 15, and star Wilmer Valderrama (who plays Special Agent Nick Torres) shared a photo of his trailer to mark the occasion. “S19, Special Agents… mount up,” he wrote in the caption.

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On the same day, writer and producer Christopher J. Waild posted the cover page of the script for the premiere (which he wrote). However, if you’re hoping for a hint in the title, you’re out of luck; he used a pen to cover it. On July 20, he then shared a photo from set, writing “in the weeds,” alongside it on Twitter.

Star Brian Dietzen also shared a photo from set, of his character Dr. Jimmy Palmer’s signature glasses. “These are going on my face now,” he wrote in the caption on Instagram. “Well hello Jimmy. Let’s do this.”

 

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These photos don’t tell us much. We know Torres and Palmer are coming back. (Only Emily Wickersham is not; her character, Ellie Bishop, left on an undercover mission at the end of Season 18.) Also returning are Mark Harmon as (the suspended) Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee, Diona Reasonover as forensic scientist Kasie Hines, Rocky Carroll as Director Leon Vance, and David McCallum as Dr. David “Ducky” Mallard. Katrina Law (who plays Special Agent Jessica Knight) was upped to series regular, while Gary Cole is joining the regular cast as FBI Special Agent Alden Park.

Waild’s photo could be teasing a crime scene — or what’s next for Gibbs, considering last we saw him was in the water, possibly faking his own death or in the aftermath of an attempt on his life. (A bomb blew up his boat; it’s unclear if the serial killer he’s after planted it or if Gibbs did himself.) We still don’t know how much we’ll see of Harmon in Season 19; rumors suggest he’ll only be around in a limited capacity.

We’ll have to wait to see what’s in store for our favorite agents this fall (and continue to keep an eye out for more set photos for possible clues).

NCIS, Season 19 Premiere, Monday, September 20, 9/8c, CBS

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    GreenQuill

    A bit concerned about all the new people and Marks lower participation.

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    OrangeTag

    I've watched NCIS from the first episode and I can not imagine NCIS without Gibbs!!!! I'm really excited for season 19 to begin. I just hope Mark Harmon doesn't leave the show!!!!!

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    TUF

    Looking forward to the new Season very much

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    PurpleScooter

    As Mark is about to turn 70 years old, maybe it is time to allow him to do what he wants, and if that is to ride off into the sunset, so be it.

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    OliveFlower

    Hopeful Gibbs will make back full time and regain his position on ncis . And be team leader again He makes the show.

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    CyanController

    Hopeful, but also fearful with all the changes.

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    GoldBottleOpener

    It gives doesn't come back they better give the team to McGee

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    RedBee

    I cant either. I cried when his boat blew uo until I saw him swimming off.

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    OrangePopcorn

    Wish Gibbs would stay in all episodes. He makes the show. Now our family agrees on what to watch... NCIS or as they say...Gibbs is on! You need to try and get him on as much as possible.

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    PurpleTrumpet

    I need to know when and what channel it will be on in UK

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    RedBowtie

    I don't know if I wi be able to sit down lo genough. With Gibbs I wouldn't move and times it Almost got me bug trouble. I lived close by my parents and dad had to have his cowboy show n murber shows, so either mom would come to my house n my husband to my folks. He would of just as soon watch NCIS as he was a police officer for over 20 years.

    People will really miss him.

    By the way why isnt he coming back full time.????????

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    OrangeWeights

    When will we see new season in UK?