NCIS: Tony & Ziva cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the new spin-off?

Paramount+'s NCIS: Tony & Ziva, starring Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo in lead roles, is all set to premiere on September 4, 2025.

Out of the 10, the first 3 episodes are set to release on the premiere day, while the rest will follow the weekly release schedule.

A spin-off of the NCIS series, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, will delve into the life of the titular character and their daughter, Tali, in Paris.

Previously, in NCIS, we saw how Tony, after years of believing that Ziva was dead, finally reunited with Ziva, who went underground after constant threats to her family. In this spin-off, we get a glimpse of the DiNozzo family living a peaceful life in Europe with Tony heading a security firm.

However, the peace doesn't last long, and when Tony's firm is attacked, the duo is set to hunt down the culprit. Expect high-stakes missions with an international twist, family drama, and the fiery chemistry that Tiva fans have waited for over a decade.

Apart from Weatherly and Pablo, there are a bunch of fresh faces that are a part of this spin-off.

Continue reading to know more.

NCIS: Tony & Ziva cast and character guide

Here's a list of who plays whom in NCIS: Tony & Ziva.

Michael Weatherly as Tony DiNozzo

Starting with the obvious ones, Michael Weatherly reprises his role as Anthony D. Tony DiNozzo Jr. in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Here's a quick rundown of his character in NCIS: Tony was the former Senior Field Agent. He was fearless and helped the team solve several cases.

After believing Ziva was dead, Tony resigned and relocated to Paris with his daughter, Tali. However, in NCIS Season 17, when Ziva came back and revealed that she faked her death, the pair reunited.

Coming back to NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Tony now heads a private security firm and continues to raise their teen daughter Tali with Ziva in Paris. However, the threat is near, and when his security firm is attacked, they set out on a mission to unravel the mastermind behind it.

Michael Weatherly is a powerhouse of talent- he's an acclaimed actor, musician, producer, and director. Apart from the NCIS franchise, you might know him as Dr. Jason Bull in Bull or as Logan Cale in Dark Angel. Some of his notable projects include: NCIS, Loving, JAG, and Trigger Happy, to name a few.

Cote de Pablo as Ziva David

Cote de Pablo reprises her role as Ziva David in NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Image Via Instagram/@cbstvstudios

Cote de Pablo reprises her role as Ziva David in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. In NCIS, she played the role of a Special Agent. However, her past as a former Israeli Mossad Officer plunged her into difficult circumstances. Apart from that, her bond/relationship with Tony remains a highlight of the series.

In NCIS Season 13, she faked her death for the sake of her family's safety and reunited with Tony in NCIS Season 17.

In NCIS: Tony & Ziva, she will be seen aiding Tony in the investigation of the attack on the security firm.

Pablo isn't just a pivotal part of the NCIS franchise; she has been a part of several notable projects as well. You might recognise her as Celeste in Seneca and Jessica in The 33 or as Marguerite Cisneros in The Jury.

Isla Gie as Tali

Some snippets of Isla Gie from the trailer (Image Via Instagram/@isla.gie)

Isla Gie is set to play the sharp 12-year-old daughter of Tony and Ziva. She is tired of being treated as a child whose opinions are not taken seriously. In short, she's an amalgamation of her parents' personalities, sharp and ever vigilant.

A young, booming talent, Gie is known for her role as Skirlet in Apple TV's Foundation and as Suri in Legend Has It. She is also set to play Catherine in a short called Daddy's Girl.

Amita Suman as Claudette

Amita Suman is all set to play Claudette in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. As a Chief Technical Officer of Tony's security firm, Claudette might prove to be a beneficial medium to track down the hacker responsible for the attack. She's an impeccable coder and one of the main pillars of Tony's firm.

James D'Arcy as Henry

James D'Arcy will play Henry in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. He's a career-focused individual who is a top official of the Interpol. Beyond his professional life, he is a loner. However, he likes to live his life in that way- without a family of his own.

You might recognise him for his role as Young Rugys Sixsmith in Cloud Atlas or as Richard Powell in An American Haunting.

Nassima Benchicou as Martine

Benchicou is set to play Martine, a former French intelligence agent of the DGSE. She works for none but her own interests. She's shrewd and is ready to play both sides.

You might know her for her role as Jacinta in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon or as Nadia in The Sadhamn Murders.

Other regular cast members of NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Julian Ovenden as Jonah: Julian Ovenden is set to play Jonah in the NCIS spin-off. She is Interpol's Secretary General and thus a weird major power. He's confident in the work that he does.

Julian Mark Ovenden needs no introduction. He played Sir Henry Granville in Netflix's Bridgerton. Apart from that, some of his works include Downton Abbey, Adult Material, and Knightfall.

Maximilian Osinski as Boris: Maximilian Osinski plays Boris in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. He's smart and is an impeccable hacker. As a Russian expat, he enjoys living his life on his own terms, away from societal norms.

Guns Up, Ted Lasso, and A Working Man are some of Osinski's latest projects.

Apart from that, Terence Maynard will play Dr. Lang, a therapist, and Lara Rossi will play Sophie, Tali's caregiver and a former Special Air Service Agent. Maynard is well known for his works in Ridley, Professor T, and The Witcher, to name a few. Some of Rossi's works consist of Sebastian, Angela Block, Flesh and Blood, Robin Hood, and Crossing Lines.