There have long been rumors that the man behind Leroy Jethro Gibbs will be leaving the show after 19 seasons, but he has not made a full departure from the franchise just yet. In the new season, Mark is only slated to appear in “a few” episodes, per TV Line, with his credits ranging “in the low single digits.”
While this doesn’t mean that he’s completely leaving the franchise altogether, many are wondering why he has taken a step back from the series that has been tied to his name for many years.
During Season 16 of the show, Mark told People he had been eyeing retirement but knew it wasn’t time quite yet.
“I’ve always thought if there’s ever a time where the writers are walking into the room and going ‘I don’t know what to do,’ then I think we all have to look at each other and call it a day,” he said. “But we’re not there yet.”
It’s said his step back this season is to better focus on his marriage to his wife and his life at home.
NCIS: Hawai’i airs on CBS on Mondays at 10 p.m. EST.
Mark Harmon Will Not Be Joining the ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Team
Source: Maharo News
0 Comments