Back From Cali: LL Cool J Takes Sam Hanna To New York In New “NCIS” Spinoff

LL Cool J is bringing Sam Hanna back to New York this fall with a brand new “NCIS” spinoff that CBS just greenlit for the 2026 season. The legendary rapper and actor spent fourteen seasons building the character on “NCIS: Los Angeles” from 2009 to 2023, and now he’s taking the role home to where Sam originally came from. Before the spinoff launches, he’s making appearances in the main “NCIS” show on April 21 and April 28 to bridge the transition and set up his character’s move to the East Coast. Scott Caan is joining him as a new character in the series, bringing his own heavyweight televisio...