Wilmer Valderrama, who has been part of NCIS since season 14, has made a major announcement that hints at his departure from the show. The hit series is currently on a winter hiatus, with Season 19 being memorable due to Mark Harmon’s character, Agent Leroy Gibbs, quitting his job.
Now, Valderrama’s involvement in a new Disney Plus live-action Zorro series as the masked vigilante and an executive producer has raised concerns about his availability for NCIS. The show’s demanding filming schedule has prompted some cast members to leave in the past. While there’s no official confirmation of Valderrama’s departure, fans speculate it might be a possibility, especially with changes in the cast and his new projects.