Joe Spano to Return as Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins
Spano will reprise the fan-favourite NCIS character in the December 8 episode of NCIS: Origins season 3, set in the present-day timeline.
Joe Spano will reprise his role as Tobias Fornell in the December 8 episode of NCIS: Origins season 3, according to screenrant.com. The return places Fornell in the show's present-day timeline.
The episode is part of a storyline in which the present-day Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, is targeted, with investigations continuing after an attempt on his life.
Spano has played Fornell since the first episode of NCIS, appearing in nearly 60 episodes across 21 seasons.
Other familiar faces in season 3
Earlier in the season, Tony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) and Ellie Bishop (Emily Wickersham) appeared in NCIS: Origins to check on Gibbs and offer help. Present-day Gibbs has also been investigating a mystery tied to his past self.
In NCIS, Gibbs and Fornell built a genuine friendship over years of an unconventional relationship, and the two share an ex-wife.
Quick answers
When does Joe Spano return as Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins?
He appears in the December 8 episode of NCIS: Origins season 3.
How long has Joe Spano played Tobias Fornell?
Since the first episode of NCIS, with appearances in nearly 60 episodes across 21 seasons.