While talking to reporters on Thursday, co-showrunner David J.

North said new footage of Harmon was shot for the prequel that launches Oct. 14 on CBS.

That was a discussion between Mark, myself and Gina Monreal, explained North about including Harmon.

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I hope the audience will be excited to see him after so many years.

So will he show up for more cameos in the future?

As far as Mark appearing again, we are open to anything.

Tracker; Matlock

NCIS: Originsbegins in years prior to the events ofNCIS.

(On the mothership series, Franks has been a recurring character played by Muse Watson.

After scaling back his onscreen duties, Harmonstepped down fromNCISin 2021 but remains an EP on the mother ship.

During the shows summerpress tour appearance in Pasadena, Harmon downplayed his participation onOrigins.

Im just pleased to be part of it, said Harmon.

And Im a distant part of it really because Im not there to make any big moves or anything.

Im just there to support.

And how can I help?

And if you need my help, great.

And if not, thats okay too.

And so far, theyre all doing just fine.