Is Michael Weatherly going back to NCIS after leaving Bull? Weatherly dropped some big news and CBS confirmed what fans can expect.
Full name Michael Manning Weatherly Jr. is a professional American actor, producer, director, and musician.
He is best known for his role as Anthony DiNozzo in the series called NCIS. It is an American police procedural television series about a fictional team of special agents.
Is Michael Weatherly Going Back To NCIS After Leaving Bull?
Michael Weatherly might be going back to NCIS after leaving Bull as he dropped some hints here and there.
Weatherly portrayed the role of Anthony DiNozzo for the 13 seasons of the NCIS.
The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that he left “NCIS” to play the lead role on “Bull.” He continued “I was burnt out by NCIS and I was ready for a new challenge.”
Bull is an American legal drama series starring Michael as Dr.Jason Bull. The show ended after 6 seasons.
According to Michael’s message, he chose to leave because he is ready for new creative challenges and will thus bring Jason Bull’s story to a close.
The network did not explain whether the show was concluding because of Weatherly’s decision or not.
Lately, Weatherly has been indicating at making a return to NCIS in some of his social media posts.
Weatherly tweeted a photo of himself in a jacket and hat that was similar to the outfit that he wore as DiNozzo.
In another tweet, a photo of Weatherly dressed at DiNozzo was tweeted. The actor provides another possible hint of returning to NCIS.
Micheal Weatherly Allegations
Micheal Weatherly is no stranger to charges of sexual harassment allegations.
Following that, CBS also fired actress Eliza Dushku from Bull after she filed a complaint against Weatherly and privately paid her $9.5 million according to The New York Times.
Eliza played a criminal defense lawyer, J.P. Nunnelly, who had a flirtation going with Jason Bull.
One day when Dushku was wearing a suit, Weatherly said, “Here come legs.” Again days later, Weatherly said he wanted to bend her over his legs and spank her in front of cast and crew.
Micheal Weatherly Relationship With Jessica Alba
Michael Weatherly and Jessica Alba met on the set of Dark Angel, dated for a few years, and was engaged.
At the time, Jessica was only 18 and Michael was 30. The age gap might be have played a role in their separation but according to Alba, there were a number of reasons.
In a 2005 interview with Cosmopolitan Jessica said “I was so young, 18 when I started dating him.” She also indicated that she and Weatherly slept together.
However, Jessica Alba has never accused Michael Weatherly of anything inappropriate.