James Caan’s Son, Scott, Stars in ‘NCIS: New York’ With LL Cool J: Inside Their Father-Son Bond Behind-the-Scenes

Read about Scott’s connection to his legendary father.It was back in 2003 when NCIS first debuted with Mark Harmon at the heart of the series, and since then, the world has expanded to include spin-offs and prequels such as NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Tony & Ziva and countless others. This fall, a new installment kicks off in New York with a star-studded cast, and fans of this franchise are itching to see what’s in store. Debuting on October 6 on CBS, read all about NCIS: New York and the famous faces bringing it to life—one being the son of an ultra-famous actor!

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‘NCIS: New York’ promises drama and action

In NCIS: New York, the series taps into the beloved buddy cop dynamic by reintroducing Agent Sam Hanna—who returns to his hometown of New York City—and is ultimately paired up with Agent Nick Schaeffer. Working together to defend the city, the duo will stop at nothing to keep it safe. 

‘NCIS: New York’ cast

Leading the way as Agent Sam Hannah is LL Cool J, who will star opposite Scott Caan as Agent Nick Schaeffer. Starring alongside them is Flashdance (1983) actress Jennifer Beals as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robyn Wells, while Jacqueline Byers plays NCIS Special Agent Addison “Addy” Ross. Shane Harper also joins the cast as NCIS Special Agent Wyatt Sellers, with David Druid playing NCIS Tech Specialist Sean Sullivan. 

Scott Caan’s famous family

If the last name didn’t give it away, one look at Scott Caan would reveal his relation to James Caan, who just so happens to be his father. James, who passed away in 2022, is known for his work in films like Elf (2003), The Godfather (1972) and Misery (1990). Prior to being cast in NCIS: New York, Scott Caan had notable roles in movies like Ocean’s Eleven (2001) and its subsequent sequels, as well as in the series Hawaii Five-0. Having followed in his father’s footsteps, the actor has opened up about some of the advice he gave him over the years. 

In 2023, Scott Caan shared with The A.V. Club, “His first piece of advice was stay away from this business, and then he always told me that it shouldn’t be that important to you. Life and your family should be more important.”

As for life advice, after his father’s passing, Scott revealed some of his dad’s most profound—and hilarious—lessons. “Keep your head down when you’re fielding a ground ball, you know what I mean? It was always sports with him,” he told Extra. “When I was 3 or 4 years old, he said, ‘If someone does something that you don’t like, you ask them once not to do it, and if they do it again, then you can hit him.’”

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James shared the same pride in his son that his son had in him, and in 2009, the duo shared the screen in Mercy, which Scott wrote the screenplay for. Joining the film was a bit nerve-racking despite James having acted in some of the biggest movies of all time, and in 2010, he told The New York Times that he truly felt the pressure. 

“I have so much pride in him and he has such a love for what he does. I was thinking, I’ve worked for Francis Coppola and to fail for him is not good. But I could think of nothing worse than failing for your kid.”

When to watch ‘NCIS: New York’

NCIS: New York premieres on October 6 on CBS at 9 p.m. Don’t miss this exciting new installment.