Mark Harmon Plots Hollywood Comeback: ‘Bored’ Icon Misses Buzz of Being on Set

After several years of staying out of the public eye, Mark Harmon appears to be getting closer to a return to acting. Best known for his role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, the American actor and producer is said to be reflecting on life after stepping away from the series that defined much of his career.

Harmon, who departed NCIS in 2021, after 18 seasons, has kept a relatively low profile since he left the series. However, a recent return to the show for a special crossover episode has led him to reconsider how much he misses working in front of the camera. According to a insider, his special participation ‘made him realise how much he misses being in front of the camera’.A Return That Sparked ReflectionNCIS first aired in 2003, and it quickly became one of the most successful procedural dramas on television. Harmon’s character was central to that success, earning him a loyal following over nearly two decades.In November, Harmon made a limited return to the series for a crossover episode, marking his first appearance on the show since leaving full time. According to RadarOnline, the experience proved meaningful, with one insider revealing that, after returning to the series, ‘He had such a wonderful time being back on set, and now he’s saying he wants to do more acting’