Brian Dietzen just received fantastic news that’s got the entire NCIS fandom buzzing—he’s been promoted to executive producer for an upcoming NCIS special episode! Known for playing the lovable Dr. Jimmy Palmer, Dietzen is now stepping further behind the scenes, adding creative firepower to the team that brings the long-running show to life. This new role comes after his successful co-writing credit in a past season, which earned praise from both fans and critics.

The upcoming special, set to air during a key sweeps period, is rumored to focus heavily on Palmer and will dive deeper into his personal life and professional challenges. With Dietzen helping shape the episode from the ground up, many believe it will be one of the most emotionally compelling stories the series has told in years.

Fellow castmates have shown nothing but support. Katrina Law shared, “Brian deserves every bit of this—he’s got one of the biggest hearts in the game,” while Diona Reasonover posted, “So proud of my TV brother!” From on-screen fan favorite to behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Dietzen’s journey with NCIS just reached a thrilling new level.