Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the NCIS Season 24 Cast Changes
• Major departure confirmed: After 21 seasons, fan-favorite Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard will not appear in Season 24 following David McCallum’s passing, with a tribute episode set to honor his legacy.
• Gary Cole returns as Alden Parker, but expects new dynamics as the agency faces a covert threat, with sources hinting at a potential shakeup in the team's leadership.
• A surprising addition: A younger, tech-savvy forensic specialist, played by a rising star from BBC crime dramas, joins the cast in Episode 2, sparking speculation about a future spin-off.
• Wilmer Valderrama’s Nick Torres gets a new romantic interest, played by a former "CSI" actress, which will divide fans and drive season-long subplots.
• No word yet on Sean Murray’s McGee future beyond this season; insiders suggest a mid-season cliffhanger could leave his character’s fate uncertain.