NCIS Season 24 Cast Changes Announced by CBS Following Major Character Exits
CBS D.C. (BETHESDA, Md.) — The CBS television network officially announced changes to the cast of "NCIS" for its upcoming twenty-fourth season on Monday, confirming the departures of lead actors Wilmer Valderrama and Brian Dietzen.
WHO: The primary cast changes involve the exit of Wilmer Valderrama, who portrayed Special Agent Nick Torres since season 14, and Brian Dietzen, who played Dr. Jimmy Palmer since season 1. The network did not disclose the specific reasons for their departures. New cast members have not yet been named.
WHAT: Valderrama and Dietzen are concluding their tenures on the show. Their final episodes will air during season 23, which is currently in production. Season 24 will feature a reorganized core team.
WHEN: The affected episodes will air during the remainder of season 23. The network confirmed the cast changes for season 24, which is scheduled to premiere in the fall of 2025.
WHERE: The announcements were made via a press release from CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California. The production of season 24 will continue at the show's primary studio in Santa Clarita.
WHY: A CBS representative stated the changes are part of a "creative transition" to refresh the long-running series. The network is searching for actors to fill the vacancies left by the departing stars.