In honor of the 20th anniversary of NCIS, the show’s executives looked back on the early days and the process of casting the iconic role of Gibbs, a character synonymous with Mark Harmon. Gibbs made his first appearance as the Special Agent in Charge of the NCIS Major Case Response Team in the pilot episode […]
As NCIS season 21 approaches, fans have been curious about why actress Maria Bello departed from her role as Jacqueline “Jack” Sloane. Jack Sloane, a forensic psychologist, had a significant presence on NCIS, and Maria Bello portrayed this character. However, just three years after her introduction, viewers bid farewell to her in season 18. Despite
Linda Hunt, known for her role as Henrietta “Hetty” Lange in the Los Angeles spin-off of NCIS, made her debut in the opening episode of the show. However, in a picture from over 40 years ago, one of NCIS’s most recognizable characters looks nearly unrecognizable. Linda Hunt’s distinctive blunt hairstyle, which fans have come to
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service faced a significant transition in season 19, with the departure of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Mark Harmon, in episode 4, “Great Wide Open.” As the show progresses into its 19th season, there are lingering questions about its future without Gibbs. Longtime fans of NCIS are familiar with
During the third season of the iconic ’80s series Miami Vice, Don Johnson, who co-lead the show, nearly faced replacement by NCIS’ Mark Harmon following a pay dispute. Miami Vice, which debuted in 1984 on NBC, centered on vice cops Crockett, portrayed by Don Johnson, and Tubbs, played by Philip Michael Thomas. What set this
“NCIS” is gearing up for a new season, although the exact release date remains uncertain due to a writers’ strike, despite the initial plan for a fall 2023 premiere. The popular crime drama series, short for Naval Criminal Investigative Service, has been a staple on CBS since 2003, consistently maintaining a high viewership. CBS earned
David McCallum, who passed away on September 25 at the age of 90 in New York, received heartfelt tributes from former co-stars Pauley Perrette and Wilmer Valderrama. McCallum was the last remaining original cast member of CBS’s long-running series “NCIS.” For two decades, he portrayed Chief Medical Examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, an eccentric yet highly
“NCIS” fans have a special place in their hearts for the dynamic between Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs and Michael Weatherly’s Anthony DiNozzo, even though both actors have left the show. Surprisingly, the iconic “Gibbs Slap” was never part of the script and became a fan-favorite element of their interactions. Mark Harmon portrayed Leroy Jethro
As NCIS celebrated its 20th anniversary, The Hollywood Reporter delved into the casting discussions that shaped the iconic series and revealed that David McCallum wasn’t initially the top choice to portray Ducky. David McCallum, who portrayed Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, became a beloved member of the NCIS team over his 20-year tenure on the show.
NCIS star Emily Wickersham, best recognized for her role as Agent Ellie Bishop, began her career in the entertainment industry well before her time on the hit show, with a notable appearance in “The Sopranos.” Although she made her mark on a global scale through the popular police procedural, it was “The Sopranos” that marked
