NCIS star Mark Harmon has revealed his next project in an exciting career update—and fans of the CBS series will love it.
The actor who starred as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the show from 2003 to 2021 is writing a book about the NCIS predecessor.
© NBC The actor is working on a new book
The 71-year-old partnered with technical advisor/former agent Leon Carroll Jr. to write a non-fiction book detailing World War II operations run by the Office of Naval Intelligence.
An upcoming book titled Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, Japanese-American Spy Hunter, and The Untold Story of Pearl Harborwill be released on November 14 and will tell the story of Japanese-American naval intelligence agent Douglas Wada and Takeo Yoshikawa, a Japanese spy sent to Pearl Harbor to gather information about the fleet. USA.
© CBSMark as Agent Leroy Gibbs on the CBS show
In a statement, Mark said, “I felt called to be a part of uncovering the history and true story of what became of NCIS. When I first started this program, there wasn’t much to it. information found through research.
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The actor added, “NCIS agents are the highest-ranking public servants and many have come and gone through this life without anyone knowing who they are or what they do.” “And now that story is being told. It’s all thanks to the TV show.”
Mark is writing a book about the forerunner of NCIS
The story depicts a “world-changing cat and mouse game between Japanese and American military intelligence agents” in Hawaii before the outbreak of World War II, according to the synopsis.
Although Mark remains an executive producer on NCIS, he hasn’t appeared on the series since leaving in 2021.
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The new update on the star’s career comes just months after it was revealed that Mark has signed with talent management agency Gersh, whose list of award-winning clients includes the actor. , writer, producer and director.
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In a special that appeared on the show’s 19th season DVD release, Mark admitted that the opportunity to deal with “new” and “challenging” material was what drew him back to the series. movies every season, potentially implying that it no longer feels that way. .
© CBSMark leaving NCIS in 2021
“What’s always attracted me here is the character I’m playing and keeping it fresh and challenging,” the star explained, adding that he believes Gibbs “hasn’t retired.”
As for whether Mark will ever reprise his role, the cast and crew have made it clear that they’d love to see him again.
Sean Murray previously told Parade he “really believes” that “Gibbs could show up somewhere,” while host Steve Binder hinted at the possibility of a future return.
© CBSMark stars alongside Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly in the series
“So about Gibbs’ future, as longtime fans of the show may have noticed for years…never take Leroy Jethro Gibbs into account,” he said.
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