NCIS' Star to Reprise Role in Upcoming 'New York' Series

WHO:

Collider - Brian Dietzen will reprise his role as Jimmy Palmer in the new series.

Deadline - LL COOL J will lead the new series, titled NCIS: New York.

WHAT:

Collider - Brian Dietzen's character, Jimmy Palmer, is confirmed to return for the NCIS spin-off.

Deadline - NCIS: New York will premiere on October 6.

WHERE:

Deadline - The new series is titled NCIS: New York.

WHEN:

Deadline - NCIS: New York is set to premiere on October 6.

WHY:

Deadline - Brian Dietzen has been with NCIS since its first season and has previously portrayed Jimmy Palmer in NCIS: New Orleans and NCIS: Hawai'i.

HOW:

Deadline - The series will feature familiar characters from the NCIS franchise, including Jimmy Palmer.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 20:06 UTC)

LL COOL J will lead the new series titled NCIS: New York, which is set to premiere on October 6. Brian Dietzen is confirmed to reprise his role as Jimmy Palmer, a character he has portrayed since the first season of NCIS and has also appeared in NCIS: New Orleans and NCIS: Hawai'i. The series will feature familiar characters from the NCIS franchise, ensuring a connection to the beloved original.