NCIS Season 24 Cast Changes Confirmed as Two Core Actors Depart and a New Special Agent Joins
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant development for the long-running crime drama, CBS has announced official cast changes for the upcoming twenty-fourth season of NCIS. According to sources confirmed by the network, two veteran cast members will depart the series, while a new special agent is scheduled to join the team.
The announcement, made on Tuesday, details that the current season will be the last for actors portraying forensic scientist Kasie Hines and NCIS director Leon Vance. Both actors are reportedly leaving to pursue other projects, concluding their multi-season tenures on the show. The departure of the director character, in particular, marks a major shift in the show's command structure.
Replacing them will be a new character, identified as Special Agent Maya Torres, portrayed by a newcomer to the franchise. The role is described as a highly intelligent but unorthodox field agent with a background in cyber operations. The character is expected to inject new energy into the team's dynamic.
Meanwhile, series leads, including the team's leader, remain under contract for the full season. Producers have stated that the narrative arc of Season 24 will focus on the transition of power within the agency and the integration of the new agent.
The first episode of NCIS Season 24 is scheduled to premiere on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 9 PM EST.