Michael Weatherly departed NCIS after playing Senior Field Agent Anthony DiNozzo for 15 seasons. He's why he (temporarily) left the franchise.

Michael Weatherly portrayed Special Agent Tony DiNozzo in the police procedural NCIS series since its first season, which was released in September 2003. His character was one of the most beloved ...

Before Tony & Ziva, Michael Weatherly pitched a bold NCIS spin-off — where DiNozzo tackled crime and his own psyche. CBS ...