We’ve been assured that, although Ziva will be leaving NCIS, she will not be killed off. However, a new video released by CBS shows that someone will at least be trying to kill Ziva.
For those of you who haven’t already heard, Cote de Pablo will not be returning to the show in Season 11. The 33-year old actress will appear in the first two episodes of the season but only to act out her farewell.
In the sneak peak it seems no one can find Ziva because she’s in hiding—and for good reason.
Director Vance asks Homeland Security Director Tom Morrow (Alan Hale) who the next target is. Morrow, sitting in a hospital bed looking pretty beat up, regrettably tells Vance, “Ziva.” Tony (Michael Weatherly) gets orders from Gibbs (Mark Harmon) to find her.
Cote de Pablo’s exit came as a shock to many. CBS CEO Les Moonves said last month, according to USMagazine.com, the network proposed a hefty salary to keep her on the show. However, she turned it down the offer.
De Pablo discussed her departure from the show earlier this month with Latina magazine.
“It was not an easy decision, not one taken lightly. I feel like I am leaving my family,” she said. “What I want to say most of all is thank you to the fans and to the people who have been so supportive of me and of the show, who have made the show the great success that it.”
The season premiere will air Tue. Sept. 24, 8/7c.
You can catch the sneak peek here.
