Michael Weatherly

Tony DiNozzo was a fan favorite on the show NCIS, played by actor Michael Weatherly. After a total of 305 episodes, Weatherly would exit the show in its thirteenth season, citing that he felt “burnt out” after all that time on the show. Add to that his mother dying of a heart attack in Israel and it’s no wonder the actor needed some time off.

His decision to move could’ve still proven to be a risky one, especially at the rate of $25 million per season. The departure of co-star Cote de Pablo only helped cement the actor’s decision to leave, considering they had formed such an incredibly strong bond.