The cast of the NCIS franchise had a reunion for a special script reading to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Navy. The event brought together veterans and active Navy personnel, with fan-favorite actors reading their parts.
NCIS stars have a reunion on US Navy’s 250th birthday
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the US Navy celebrated its 250th anniversary. For this special occasion, several NCIS cast members reunited to read the script for an NCIS episode from 2011. In a unique twist, cast from NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney, swapped roles and read their respective parts during the event (via ET).
Actors Daniela Ruah and Sean Murray read the scripts for the characters of Ziva David and Anthony DiNozzo, respectively. In their own series, they portray Kensi Blye and Timothy McGee. Further, Austin Stowell read for the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, while Kyle Schmid read for T.C. Fornell. Both Stowell and Schmid star in NCIS: Origins—Stowell plays the young Gibbs, and Schmid portrays Mike Franks.
The event was held at the Great Hall and Overlook of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. ESPN national correspondent and Navy Veteran, Sal Paolantonio, served as the event’s host. The celebration featured performances by various Navy musical groups, followed by an open dance floor with a DJ.
On the other hand, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney all debuted with new seasons on October 14. Starting with NCIS at 8 p.m. ET, followed by NCIS: Origins at 9 p.m., and NCIS: Sydney at 10 p.m.
Created by Donald P. Bellisario, NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is a popular series centered on military-related criminal investigations conducted by the NCIS team. The first show, NCIS, debuted in 2003, garnering favorable reviews and viewership. Following its success, the series expanded with several spin-offs, including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaiʻi, NCIS: Sydney, and NCIS: Origins.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.
