Jennifer Beals joins CBS spin-off NCIS: New York as agent Robyn Wells
The gist
Jennifer Beals plays Robyn Wells, head of the New York NCIS field office, in CBS' new spin-off.
The veteran actor anchors a fresh franchise entry.
How it unfolded
- Jul 14, 2026Beals is announced among four additions to CBS' 'NCIS: New York,' along with Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper and Devin Druid.
- Oct 6, 2026'NCIS: New York' Season 1, Episode 1 premieres on CBS.
- Oct 21, 2026'Joy Will Prevail,' starring Beals as Esther Kahn, has its world premiere at the Philadelphia Film Festival.
Key terms
- spin-off
- A narrative work derived from an existing work that focuses on different aspects from the original.
- showrunner
- The top-level executive producer of a television series, who controls the show's creative direction and often serves as head writer.
- SDNY
- A federal trial court covering Manhattan, the Bronx, and six Hudson Valley counties in New York.
Source: Wikipedia