The actor played Tony DiNozzo in NCIS. Michael Weatherly sparked a reaction from his fans on social media when he shared what some branded an “interesting” and “mysterious” post.
The actor asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter, “Which spooky podcast should I visit…” before sharing a link to Michael Parker’s program, The Ghosts of LA.
In the run-up to the frightening holiday season, the NCIS actor, who was previously recognized for his part as Tony DiNozzo on the CBS drama, received a rush of responses from his admirers who were eager to thank him for the tip.
“Oh, that sounds interesting and mysterious, very appropriate during these days!” wrote one fan. Another said: “Spooktacular! Thank you for the recommendation.”
A third added: “Hi MW. Very interesting podcast. I love finding out the history behind buildings, ancient sites, and old objects – intrigue and a story, it’s the best! As they say – if only the walls could talk!” as a fourth wrote: “Thanks for the recommendation! I will certainly give that a listen. Your post feels perfectly timed!”
However, others took the opportunity to ask the TV star what he was up to next. One asked whether his post meant he was getting his own podcast appearance, while another was keen to ask about his reported return to NCIS. “When are you back with the gang for recording the tribute episode to Ducky so the new series can start?” asked the user. Another simply put: “When you coming back to NCIS?”
For some time, there have been rumors that Michael might return to play Tony, but he hasn’t spoken anything about it. Fans questioned whether a memorial episode might air after actor David McCallum, who played Ducky Mallard on the program, passed away in September.
On social media, devoted viewers shared their own suggestions for how David should be memorialized. One Instagram user said, “First new episode needs to be a funeral for Ducky with the return of Gibbs, Tony, and (probably a long shot) Abby,” to which others agreed and offered their support.
Meanwhile, Michael stepped back from NCIS in 2016, explaining at the time that he was feeling exhausted by its demanding schedule. “It came about at the right time,” he said, adding: “I was burnt out by NCIS and I was ready for a new challenge. Sometimes change is as good as a rest.”