David J. North has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, Variety has learned.
North is the co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner on “NCIS: Origins,” which is currently airing its second season and has already been renewed for a third season. North will continue on as showrunner for Season 3 under his new deal. His fellow co-creator and current co-showrunner, Gina Lucita Monreal, will depart the series at the end of Season 2 as previously reported.
Under his new overall deal, North will create, develop, and produce projects for both broadcast and streaming. “NCIS: Origins” returns from winter hiatus on March 3.
North got his start in TV as support staff on the very first season of “NCIS.” He eventually rose to the rank of writer and producer before departing the show to work on other series like “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Scorpion,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.” He returned to “NCIS” in the show’s 14th season, becoming an executive producer and co-showrunner. He remained with the show through its 21st season before moving on to “NCIS: Origins.”
North is repped by Manage-Ment and the Law Office of David Tenzer
“NCIS: Origins” follows the adventures of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, who was played by Mark Harmon in the mothership series and is played by Austin Stowell in the prequel. The cast also includes Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie, Diany Rodriguez, and Caleb Foote. North, Monreal, Mark Harmon and Sean Harmon are all executive producers on the series, with CBS Studios producing.