CBS has officially expanded the cast of its highly anticipated new crime drama NCIS: New York, announcing that Jennifer Beals has joined the series as a regular alongside previously announced stars LL Cool J and Scott Caan.
Beals, best known for her iconic performances in Flashdance and The L Word, will portray Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, the respected director of the NCIS New York field office. According to CBS, Wells is an intuitive leader who earns the admiration of her team through her strong instincts and steady leadership.
In the series, Robyn Wells oversees high-stakes investigations throughout New York while leading a team that includes LL Cool J’s returning fan-favorite Special Agent Sam Hanna and Scott Caan’s Special Agent Nick Schaeffer, a new character described as a roguish investigator. Together, the team will tackle complex cases centered around one of the world’s busiest ports.
CBS also announced three additional series regulars joining the cast:
- Jacqueline Byers will play Addison “Addy” Ross, a determined and resourceful NCIS agent eager to prove herself.
- Shane Harper has been cast as Wyatt Hill, a talented field agent known for both his investigative skills and his hopelessly romantic nature.
- Devin Druid will portray Sean Sullivan, a brilliant technology specialist whose independent streak often puts him at odds with authority.
Beals, 62, has enjoyed a decades-long career in film and television. Along with her breakthrough role as Alexandra Owens in Flashdance and her acclaimed portrayal of Bette Porter in The L Word, her recent credits include Devil in a Blue Dress, Luckiest Girl Alive, The Book of Boba Fett, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. She is also scheduled to appear in the upcoming third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
LL Cool J returns to the NCIS universe after starring for 14 seasons on NCIS: Los Angeles and later appearing on NCIS: Hawai’i. In addition to starring, he also serves as an executive producer on NCIS: New York. Scott Caan joins the franchise as Special Agent Nick Schaeffer after previously sharing the screen with LL Cool J during the memorable 2012 Hawaii Five-0/NCIS: Los Angeles crossover event.
Production on NCIS: New York officially begins this month in New York. The series is produced by CBS Studios, with R. Scott Gemmill executive producing alongside Byron Balasco, Adam Davidson, Kyle Harimoto, Joe Wilson, LL Cool J, and Jason Barrett. Balasco also serves as the show’s showrunner.
NCIS: New York is set to premiere as part of CBS’ Fall 2026 lineup. The series will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT) between NCIS and NCIS: Origins, with episodes streaming the following day on Paramount+.
