NCIS is awaiting a Season 14 renewal from CBS, but original cast member Michael Weatherly wont be part of it, the actor has confirmed:
DiNozzo is a wonderful, quixotic character & I couldn't have had more fun playing him over the past 13 seasons pic.twitter.com/GR7YSsmsKJ
— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) January 5, 2016
Les Moonves & CBS gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. pic.twitter.com/eqF5y6GSNw
— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) January 5, 2016
I will miss the amazing crew & cast, who are like family to me, & to the fans all over the world – THANK YOU, it’s been a fantastic ride!
— Michael Weatherly (@M_Weatherly) January 5, 2016
Deadline reports:
During the last round of deal-making two years ago, Weatherly landed an overall producing deal with NCIS studio CBS TV Studios in conjunction with re-upping his acting contract. He has been active on the producing side, with his sales including a Little Women drama at the CW this season. I hear this was Weatherly’s decision to depart NCIS at the end of his contract. In 2013, NCIS lost another fan fave, Cote de Pablo, who also opted not to sign a new contract. She played DiNozzo’s love interest Ziva.
CBS said in a statement: “After 13 years on NCIS, Michael Weatherly is leaving the show at the end of this season. He is a valued part of the CBS family, and the immense charm and talent he brings to the screen as “Very” Special Agent Tony DiNozzo has helped make NCIS what it is today – the #1 drama in the world. We thank Michael for all of his contributions to this successful franchise and look forward to continuing to develop projects with him as part of our ongoing development deal.”
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the survival status of NCIS…
Inez Brown says
I’m going to miss DiNozzo as I did Ziva, but the show will survive with its storyline that transcends them all with Gibbs at the helm along with Ducky, Tim and the others. I love the show and look forward to the upcoming, but for now, I’m going to focus on enjoying the current season. Good job CBS. #StillLovingNCIS