Wilmer Valderrama Teases Major Shake-Up for NCIS' 24th Season Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Special Agent Nick Torres on NCIS, has hinted at a significant shift in the long-running series ahead of its 24th season. During an appearance at the 2026 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the actor shared insights into the unresolved cliffhanger from the show’s season 23 finale, which left fans guessing about the fate of his character. In the episode “Sons and Daughters,” Torres and McGee’s son Mateo are shot in an alley, but the identity of the shooter remains unclear. Valderrama admitted he still hasn’t received confirmation from the showrunners about what happens next, though he confirmed that someone is likely to be injured in the aftermath. “I will tell you that someone does get hit and people might not like it,” Valderrama said, adding that the outcome could be controversial. He also expressed his own theories about the upcoming season, suggesting a “major, major shakeup” is in store. While he avoided specific details, he hinted that the new season would bring “major changes and additions,” though he cautioned against over-speculating. “If you ask me to speculate, I think there’s a major, major shakeup happening and that episode one is going to bring both,” he said, though he quickly added that he wouldn’t want to “get in trouble” for revealing too much. The unresolved ending of season 23 has sparked widespread speculation among fans. Showrunner Steven D. Binder confirmed that someone was indeed shot in the finale, but he ruled out the possibility of a character’s death. “I sort of had my fill this season, all of us, of killing people,” Binder told TV Insider.#wilmer_valderrama #ncis #los_angeles_latino_international_film_festival #steven_d_binder #daniel_suarez
