#INTERVIEW: MICHAEL WEATHERLY & COTE DE PABLO ON “NCIS: TONY & ZIVA”

If you’re a fan of NCIS, you need no introduction to TONY & ZIVA! After filming nine seasons together and some electric chemistry, this power couple now have their own spinoff. The season finale streams October 24, 2025 only on Paramount+!

Toronto was in for a treat as stars Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo) and Cote de Pablo (Ziva David) made their presence felt with a two-day press tour, including a panel Q&A with CHFI‘s Gurdeep Ahluwalia, hosted at Hotel X. We were thrilled to join Weatherly and de Pablo on the carpet as they graciously spent their time chatting with us.

NCIS: TONY & ZIVA reunites the beloved characters after it was believed that Ziva was no longer. Now she’s back and we learn that the couple have a daughter together, Tali and the season throws many new obstacles at them with them being at new stages in their lives.

Our chats with Weatherly and de Pablo here:

@mrwillwong The finale of NCIS: TONY & ZIVA airs 10.24.25 on Paramount+ and we were so lucky to chat with legends Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo about their explosive chemistry, and how they approached their roles in this spinoff! All seasons NCIS are streaming now on @Paramount+ Canada. #ncis #tonyandziva #ncistonyandziva #michaelweatherly #cotedepablo ♬ NCIS (Main Theme) – TV Series Library

While the season is set across Europe, we learned one cool fun fact we learned, is that a vast majority of it was filmed in Budapest and around Hungary, which showed great versatility acting as other places like Switzerland and Germany.

The two stars have a playful, fun chemistry even off-camera which makes so much sense why it translates so perfectly on-screen. Fans cannot get enough and it was amazing seeing them take photos with a long line of fans post Q&A, as a chic but very packed reception took place at The Playbook Commons, located in Hotel X. There was a Glambot-style camera, photo ops, series-inspired cocktails and lots of delectable bites!

Will there be a season two? We’re waiting anxiously!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)