'NCIS': See Rocky Carroll Return to Direct After Vance's Shocking ...
Carroll knew when his character was being killed off that he'd be back on the set.
www.tvinsider.comRocky Carroll is returning to NCIS in a directing capacity after his on-screen exit as Leon Vance, with reports indicating he’ll direct the next episode while not appearing onscreen. Multiple outlets have covered the development, noting the twist that Vance’s death was part of the storyline and Carroll’s on-set return is in a behind-the-camera role.
Key points:
- The latest updates place Carroll back behind the camera for NCIS, directing another episode in season 23, shortly after his character’s on-screen death.
- He remains part of the NCIS family in credits and discussions about future appearances, though onscreen involvement in the near term isn’t confirmed.
- Public coverage also highlights fan reactions and the broader context of Vance’s departure and Carroll’s continued relationship with the show.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent authoritative articles or summarize fan reactions from social media and TV coverage, and provide a concise timeline of Carroll’s NCIS involvement from 2005 to 2026.