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LL Cool J, NCIS and New York

'NCIS: New York': The backstory of Sam Hanna spinoff with LL Cool J

CBS dropped a bombshell at its fall 2026 schedule reveal Wednesday by announcing new series NCIS: New York starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan from Emmy-winning The Pitt creator R. Scott Gemmill. This is a very rare scenario where the lead/co-lead of one spinoff in a franchise,

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First Look at LL Cool J’s Return as as Sam Hanna on ‘NCIS’ (VIDEO)

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LL Cool J returns to 'NCIS' in 'New York' CBS spinoff series

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LL Cool J returns to 'NCIS' with Sam Hanna in new series 'New York'

LL Cool J is bringing Special Agent Sam Hanna into a new "NCIS" series.

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‘NCIS’ Stars Preview LL Cool J’s Return Ahead of ‘New York’ Spinoff

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‘NCIS’ Gets New York Spinoff Series: LL Cool J Returns As Agent Sam Hanna, Scott Caan Also Stars

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CBS Greenlights 'NCIS' Spin-off With Popular Character Returning to the Franchise

It also sees the return of LL Cool J as the popular character Agent Sam Hanna.

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CBS Reveals Its 2026-2027 Fall Schedule, Including a New 'NCIS' Series

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‘NCIS’ Franchise Expands to New York, LL Cool J Returning as Sam Hanna

NCIS Sneak Peek: LL COOL J's Sam Hanna Explains Why He's Back In The Building — Watch

In "NCIS: New York," according to the official description, "legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Scott Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world."

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The NCIS Return We All Needed…

LL Cool J made a surprise appearance in a promo for next week’s NCIS episode. Cool J played Sam Hanna in NCIS: LOS

Donnie Wahlberg! LL Cool J! Luke Grimes! See Every Star Inside CBS Fest 2026 (Exclusive)

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Could NCIS Bring LL Cool J's Sam Hanna Back On A Full-Time Basis?

The new promo for next week’s episode of NCIS confirmed that Sam is coming back once again. The rapper starred on NCIS: LA for all 14 seasons from 2009 to 2023, and as previousl