The search for the next NCIS director is on after Vance's shocking season 23 death - and even the cast isn't sure what to expect from their new leader. "I don't think we quite know what is in store with the director position," Sean Murray, who plays Special Agent Timothy McGee on NCIS, exclusively told Us Weekly at the 2026 CBS Fest on Wednesday, April 15. Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Special Agent Nick Torres, agreed with his costar's assessment, telling Us, "We don't know yet.