Michael Weatherly Exiting ‘NCIS’ After 13 Seasons

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A stalwart of CBS’ NCIS franchise is hanging up his badge. Michael Weatherly, who has played Special Agent Anthony DiNozzo since the mothership series launched in 2003, tweeted today that he is leaving the show at season’s end:

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The character is one only three to appear in all of the show’s nearly 300 episodes, along with Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette).
CBS said in a statement: “After 13 years on NCIS, Michael Weatherly is leaving the show at the end of this season. He is a valued part of the CBS family, and the immense charm and talent he brings to the screen as “Very” Special Agent Tony DiNozzo has helped make NCIS what it is today – the #1 drama in the world. We thank Michael for all of his contributions to this successful franchise and look forward to continuing to develop projects with him as part of our ongoing development deal.”