Get ready, “Tiva” fans, because Paramount+ is bringing back the dynamic duo of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo in a new NCIS spinoff series! This marks their on-screen reunion for the first time since October 2013, where they portrayed the beloved characters Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David.
Scheduled to start production later this year in Europe, the untitled series will not only star Weatherly and de Pablo but will also have them on board as executive producers. John McNamara, the writer of the premiere episode, will serve as the showrunner and executive producer alongside the duo, Laurie Lieser, Christina Strain, and Shelley Meals.
For fans wondering about the storyline, the Paramount+ series will pick up with Tony and Ziva raising their daughter together. However, when Tony’s security company comes under attack, they find themselves on the run across Europe, trying to unravel the mystery of who is after them and, perhaps, rediscovering trust and love along the way. The series promises an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears, and laughter.
In a joint statement, Weatherly and de Pablo expressed their excitement about the project: “We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready. The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter.”
Acknowledging the devoted “Tiva” fan base, they added, “We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world who supported the ‘Tiva’ movement for years. To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now. This is for you!”
The showrunner, McNamara, expressed his excitement about stepping into the NCIS universe with the iconic duo, emphasizing the global sensation of the franchise. Shooting in Europe adds a new dimension to the series. As for the title, he teased, “As to the title of this series…if I told you what it is, I’d be violating the Espionage Act.” Get ready for the anticipated return of “Tiva” in this thrilling new spinoff!
