The NCIS: New Orleans Roster — A Working Reference
NCIS: New Orleans ran for seven seasons, 145 episodes, from September 2014 through May 2021 on CBS. The series followed a team of Navy investigators based at the Joint base in the French Quarter, so the core cast stayed relatively stable until the final season. Below is a breakdown of the people who actually carried the show, what characters they played, and where they've been since filming wrapped. This is the practical list most people are actually looking for. I've seen too many articles on this topic either leave out recurring players who had significant screen time or list guest stars alongside the main seven and inflate the cast size artificially. What follows is restricted to principal and recurring cast — the people you'd actually recognize from weekly viewing. First, a note on how to read this. Television actors on network procedurals typically carry three contract tiers: series regular, recurring, and guest. The distinction matters because only series regulars appear in the official opening credits. Everyone else rotates in and out. If an actor is listed below without "series regular" noted, they appeared frequently enough to be memorable but never held a credit position.
Principal Cast — Series Regulars
LL Cool J as D.B. Russell — The team lead. Before NCIS: New Orleans, LL Cool J had been working steadily since the late 1980s across hip-hop, film, and television. He was the anchor of this production, and his presence was a deliberate creative decision by the producers to differentiate the spinoff from the original NCIS in Los Angeles. Since the show ended, he returned to regular touring, released new music projects, and took on producing credits. His public profile remains high but he hasn't anchored another television series of comparable scale yet. Scott Michael Campbell as Patrick "Kicks" Amato — The computer specialist and resident humorist. Campbell came from a background in independent film and stage work. During the show's run he built a loyal following for the Kicks character, who started as a somewhat awkward tech geek and evolved into a confident field agent by season five. After the cancellation, Campbell appeared in several television pilots and indie projects but has not yet landed another steady television role as of mid-2025. He continues to do voice-over work and regional theater appearances. Lucas Til as Hugo "Hutch" Hutchinson — The former Marine sniper and tactical lead. Til is a real-life Australian Navy veteran, which the producers used to authenticity in the shooting schedules. He carried some of the more physically demanding scenes across all seven seasons. Post-show, he returned primarily to Australian productions and continued working in both television and film there. He has not pursued Hollywood-based projects since the series concluded.
Dania Ramirez as Dr. Abigail "Abby" Devereaux — The medical examiner. This was Ramirez's first major continuing role after years of film work and her earlier turn in Heroes. She brought a grounded energy to the character and was one of the more visibly active cast members during and after the series. She has appeared in various television projects including recurring roles and guest spots. She also maintains an active social media presence and occasionally speaks about her advocacy work for Puerto Rican causes, which she has been open about since the early years of NCIS: New Orleans. Benoit Blanc as Sebastian "Beno" Laurent — The forensics specialist and Abby's right hand in the lab. Blanc was born in Louisiana, which made him a natural fit for the production. He joined the cast in season two as a recurring character and was promoted to series regular for the final two seasons. After the show ended, he continued working in regional theater and took on a few television guest spots. He has remained based in the Southeastern United States for most of his projects. Peter LaRoche — I should flag something here. Ben Lewis played the younger version of Peter LaRoche across multiple seasons, and the character was central to several storylines involving Child Services. Lewis is a Canadian actor who transitioned from youth roles into adult parts during the show's run. After NCIS: New Orleans concluded, he appeared in a handful of Canadian television and film productions. His current status as of 2025 is that he remains active but has not secured a leading role on a continuing series.
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Kelly Rohrbach as Agent Tammy Gregorio — She joined the cast in season six as a replacement character after a storyline reshuffle. Rohrbach came to acting from a modeling career that included Sports Illustrated covers and brand work. Her casting drew mixed reactions from long-time viewers, some of whom felt the transition disrupted the established team dynamic. She appeared in roughly 14 episodes before the series ended. Post-show, she has continued with selective acting roles and maintained a presence in commercial work and media appearances.
Notable Recurring Characters
Michael Beach as Agent James Parrish — A Navy CID agent who crossed paths with Russell in several episodes. Beach is an established film and television actor with decades of credits. His appearances were limited but memorable. He continues to work steadily in both television and film and has not been tied to any single franchise since the show ended. Tim Kang as Sam Martinez — Martinez was introduced in season four as an FBI liaison and became a recurring figure through season six. Kang has built a long career across television, and his role on NCIS: New Orleans was one of several procedural appearances he made during that period. He has continued working in television and film after the series ended. Sarah Jeffery as Agent Jane Gamble — She appeared in the season one premiere and had a recurring presence through the early seasons. Jeffery later went on to star in Marvel's Runaways on Freeform, which gave her a significantly larger platform. She has continued working in television since then.
Production Realities That Matter
One thing people don't always understand about a seven-year network procedural is how the cast composition actually shifts under the surface. Contract renewals happen annually. When a show like this gets renewed for season five, the actors who were originally on one-year deals come back for renegotiation. Rates increase. Equity requirements kick in. SAG-AFTRA minimums for series regulars in a primetime network drama have moved from roughly $3,000 per episode in the early 2010s to somewhere in the $5,000 to $7,000 range by the later seasons, depending on budget negotiations and the actor's clout. I ran into this when trying to reconcile cast listings across different sources. IMDb sometimes lists anyone who appeared in a credited role, while the official CBS press materials only reference the seven or eight names in the opening titles. The workaround I use is cross-referencing the official episode guides from CBS with IMDb's full cast pages. Anything that appears in both as a series regular or recurring designation is reliable. Guest appearances that only show up on one source are likely uncredited or minor. Another thing worth noting: the show filmed primarily in Louisiana, which meant a lot of the supporting cast and crew were local hires. This is standard practice for tax-incentive-driven production, and it explains why several recurring characters had Louisiana accents or backstory tied to the region. The main cast traveled, but the fabric of the show's world was built locally.
What Changed in the Final Seasons
Season six and seven saw the most significant roster changes. Several long-running characters were written out through storyline departures rather than actor departures. This is a common pattern in procedurals — when a lead actor negotiates a pay cut or takes a project elsewhere, the writing staff usually finds a way to remove the character organically rather than recast. Russell and Kicks stayed through the end, which is why their names appear first in most listings. The series finale aired in May 2021, and there has been no official announcement of a revival or continuation as of mid-2025. LL Cool J has occasionally mentioned in interviews that he would be open to returning if the right project came together, but nothing has materialized publicly. The other main cast members have each pursued separate projects rather than regrouping for a continuation.
Where to Verify This Information
For the most current status on any of these actors, the reliable sources are the official CBS press site for NCIS archives, IMDb Pro for verified credit histories, and the actors' own public social media accounts for current project announcements. Third-party entertainment blogs often publish outdated or incorrect information, particularly regarding what an actor is currently working on. I've found that checking the WGA (Writers Guild of America) or SAG-AFTRA membership directories can also help confirm whether an actor is currently signed to representation and actively working.
