April 16 (UPI) -- CBS has announced it ordered NCIS: New York , starring LL Cool J and Scott Caan, for the 2026-27 television season. LL Cool J will reprise his role of Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna in the new show. He originated the role on NCIS in 2009, then played him in NCIS: Los Angeles from 2009 to 2023. Ocean's Eleven and Hawaii Five-0 alum Caan will play Sam's partner, described by the network only as a "roguish special agent," on NCIS: New York. CBS previously renewed NCIS, NCIS: