With the NCIS franchise expanding and NCIS: New Orleans recently canceled, speculation has arisen about Eric Christian Olsen potentially jumping ship from NCIS: Los Angeles to join the new NCIS: Hawaii spin-off.
Olsen’s Reaction to the New Spin-Off
When asked about the development of NCIS: Hawaii, Olsen expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Hawaii is Hawaii. It’s people in paradise running around catching bad guys,” highlighting the appealing setting. He acknowledged the franchise’s successful formula and seemed open to the idea of expansion but didn’t confirm any plans to leave NCIS: LA.
Deeks’ Job Drama
Earlier in season 12, Olsen’s character, Marty Deeks, faced job loss when his position as liaison was eliminated. This sparked concerns among fans about his future on the show. However, Daniela Ruah reassured viewers that Deeks wasn’t going anywhere permanently, and shortly after, Deeks was reinstated as an NCIS Special Agent.
Production Developments
As NCIS: Hawaii is still in development, CBS has not made any casting decisions yet. While Olsen has ties to Hawaii from a crossover event, there’s no indication he will be leaving his current role for the new series.
For now, it seems that Olsen will remain with NCIS: Los Angeles, but fans should stay tuned for potential crossovers or connections as CBS continues to expand the franchise
