NCIS’s Young Gibbs & Franks Revealed In First Origins Prequel Series Images

The first images from NCIS: Origins reveal a clear look at young Gibbs and Franks in action. In the NCIS prequel, which is slated to premiere in October on CBS, the long-running procedural franchise goes all the way back to the 1990s to see how a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs built his career and personal connections. With the narration of NCIS vet Mark Harmon, who also executive produces, NCIS: Origin’s cast will also bring back a familiar name in Mike Franks to highlight how he became Gibbs’ mentor.

Taking place in the early 1990s, specifically 1991, the upcoming show follows Stowell’s version of Gibbs right as he’s starting as a Special Agent at NCIS’ Camp Pendleton office. It’s confirmed that Gibbs will look to build up what’s described as a “gritty team” with the help of Mike Franks, who has a close relationship with Gibbs on the original NCIS. Along with the younger version of Franks, previously played by Muse Watson, the Origins cast features a few other familiar faces.