NCIS fans have been buzzing with excitement ever since CBS officially confirmed the long-rumored Tony & Ziva spin-off. Now, Michael Weatherly, who is reprising his fan-favorite role as Tony DiNozzo alongside Cote de Pablo’s Ziva David, is raising the stakes even higher. In a recent interview, Weatherly promised that the upcoming series will “blow people’s minds” and deliver exactly what longtime viewers have been hoping for.

According to Weatherly, the new show won’t just rehash old storylines—it will take Tony and Ziva’s relationship into uncharted territory, exploring how the pair balances their thrilling, globe-trotting missions with raising their daughter, Tali. “It’s everything fans have been asking for,” Weatherly teased, “but also filled with surprises that nobody will see coming.” His words have only fueled anticipation, with fans eager to see how the couple’s dynamic evolves outside of the NCIS headquarters.

Perhaps the biggest revelation, however, is Weatherly’s hint at the return of familiar faces. Without naming names, he teased that viewers should “keep their eyes open for beloved characters making a comeback.” This has set social media ablaze with speculation about who might appear—could it be Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), or even Timothy McGee (Sean Murray)? The possibilities are endless, and the intrigue has fans counting the days until the premiere.

With Weatherly’s bold promises and the confirmed return of the DiNozzo-David duo, expectations for the spin-off couldn’t be higher. If the show delivers on the hype, it could become one of the most exciting expansions of the NCIS universe to date.