NCIS fans are patiently waiting for the hotly anticipated spin-off, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, to arrive on their screens. Its star, Michael Weatherly, has shared a new update, hinting that the drama's release isn't far away. In response to a fan on social media, who asked when the spin-off would be released, Michael gave a hopeful response. "Oh hi-ho! It's so, so… close to nearly being a thing we can show," he penned on X, adding: "But do you [know] why Doctors are so good at golf? They have lots of Patients. (But not like crazy patience. Like, normal patience with surprises that make you happy. Like Xmas Patience)." Fans shared their anticipation in the comments section, with one person writing: "Sooo looking forward to it!" while another added: "Can't wait! NCIS is a family affair for our crew!" The ten-episode series is expected to air on Paramount+ sometime in 2025, although a release date has yet to be confirmed. Filming for the drama wrapped back in February, with Michael sharing the announcement on X. "Ahhh… finally wrapping Season 1 of NCIS: Tony & Ziva… and feeling how much I love bathtubs," penned the 56-year-old, alongside a selfie of the actor enjoying a soak in a bathtub. The upcoming series will follow Michael's character Tony DiNozzo and Cote De Pablo's Ziva David as they go on the run across Europe. Since we last caught up with the couple, they've been raising their daughter Tali in Paris after Ziva was discovered alive and was finally reunited with her family. The synopsis continues: "Since then – and where we find them in the new Paramount+ original series – Tony and Ziva have been raising their daughter, Tali, together. "When Tony's security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after." The series boasts an impressive cast list, with both Downton Abbey star Julian Ovenden and Oppenheimer actor James D'Arcy taking on major roles. While Julian portrays the Secretary General of Interpol, Jonah, James plays a high-ranking official at Interpol, Henry. Amita Suman (Shadow and Bone), Lara Rossi (The Watch), Nassima Benchicou (Emily in Paris), Terence Maynard (Coronation Street), and Maximilian Osinski also star in the show, while Isla Gie (Foundation) plays Tali.