Following its second season launch, Paramount+ Australia has announced that Australian original series NCIS: Sydney has been renewed for a third season.
Filming for the third instalment will commence in Sydney on Monday, 24 February, showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks and vibrant harbour as the backdrop for the action-packed series.
The first international iteration of the global NCIS franchise outside of the U.S., NCIS: Sydney features a brilliant and eclectic team of U.S. NCIS Agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), grafted into a multi-national taskforce to keep naval crimes in check.
Produced by Endemol Shine Australia for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia, and distributed outside Australia by Paramount Global Content Distribution, the first season of NCIS: Sydney became one of the most-watched local series since the launch of Paramount+ Australia and earned a 2024 TV Week Logie nomination for Best Drama. It later premiered on CBS US as the #1 new drama in the fall of the 2023-2024 season, with its premiere episode reaching over 10 million viewers on linear in the U.S., including an encore episode.
Rick Maier, Creative Advisor Drama, Paramount Australia, said: “Got to be proud of any Australian series doing this well on a global scale. The second season of NCIS: Sydney (just launched on Paramount+) is already building on the success of the first, and the scripts for series three are in fantastic shape. We’re all very excited to be back in production again.”
Sara Richardson, Executive Producer & Head of Scripted, Endemol Shine Australia said: “Endemol Shine Australia is honoured to be bringing a third season of this proudly Australian production to the screen.
“With the success of season one, and season two rolling out around the world – we are so excited to be back with our team and shooting in some of our country’s most beautiful and breathtaking locations. The entire cast and crew are extremely proud of NCIS: Sydney, and the unique Australian touch we have brought to such an established and universally loved franchise.”
Morgan O’Neill, Executive Producer & Showrunner said: “With two seasons under our belt, we are looking forward to upping the ante and bringing even more fun-filled, high-octane action from our incredible NCIS: Sydney team.”
NCIS: Sydney stars Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar, Tuuli Narkle, Mavournee Hazel, and William McInnes. The series is created by Morgan O’Neill, who serves as executive producer alongside Endemol Shine Australia’s Sara Richardson, Sue Seeary, and Louisa Kors.
NCIS is one of the world’s most successful television franchises . NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: Sydney, and NCIS: New Orleans have been licensed in over 200 markets worldwide. Two more franchise expansions are underway, including the recently launched prequel series, NCIS: Origins, and the upcoming Paramount+ Original series, NCIS: Tony & Ziva.
In 2014, 2015, and 2017, NCIS won the International Audience Award as the most-watched television series, awarded by Médiamétrie and Eurodata.
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