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NCIS: Origins is a new addition to the original NCIS series, released on October 14, 2024. The series is a prequel to the original NCIS franchise; it is directed by Niels Arden Oplev, Pete Chatmon, and Edward Ornelas and written by Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North.
NCIS: Origins follows the story of young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) in 1991, long before the events of NCIS, who begins his journey as a special agent. The story is narrated by Mark Harmon, who portrayed Gibbs in the original series. The show follows the early days of Gibbs' career at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office and displays the events and challenges that shaped him into who he is today.
Under the guidance of Mike Franks, Gibbs will be a part of the close team. The prequel promises to delve into Gibbs' developing years, highlighting his growth into the determined and skilled leader viewers know today. The story also focuses on what happened to Gibbs' wife and daughter. Fans will be delighted to see young Gibbs along with a cast of talented actors.
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Key characters of NCIS: Origins
NCIS: Origins is a prequel to the original series and will follow the early lives of Gibbs and his subordinates, but any story is incomplete without talented actors putting more depth into the story and making it lively for the audience. A list of featured cast members in the series is given below:
1) Austin Stowell
Austin Stowell is an American actor known for his work in projects like Dolphin Tale (2011), Whiplash (2014), Bridge of Spies (2015), Catch-22 (2019), The Hating Game (2021), and many more. Austin will be seen portraying young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, showing his early days before becoming the tough leader we know from NCIS.
2) Kyle Schmid
Kyle Schmid will portray the role of Mike Franks, Gibbs' mentor at NCIS Camp. Kyle is a Canadian actor known for his work in History Six, Being Human, The Covenant (2006), and more. He was recently seen in Netflix's The I-Land in 2021.
3) Mariel Molino
Mariel Molino is an actress known for projects like FOX's Glee (2015) and ABC's drama The Promise Land (2022), and was recently seen in The Watchful Eye. Mariel Molino will play Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former member of the Marine Corps.
4) Diany Rodriguez
Diany Rodriguez is an actress known for her work in TV series like Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Blacklist. She has also appeared in films such as The Infiltrator. In NCIS: Origins, Rodriguez plays Special Agent Vera Strickland, a character connected to Gibbs’ early career.
Her role is crucial as it ties past and present events, showing her influence on Gibbs’ development within the NCIS team. The character was played by Roma Maffia in the original series. She was the last partner of Mike Frank before he retired.
5) Tyla Abercrumbie
Tyla Abercrumbie is well-known for her roles in TV series like The Chi and Empire. In NCIS: Origins, Abercrumbie portrays Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, a key figure who assists Gibbs during his early days at NCIS. Her character plays an important role in Gibbs' journey, providing guidance and support as he navigates through complex investigations.
Supporting cast of NCIS: Origins
Apart from the main characters, the supporting cast in NCIS: Origins plays a pivotal role in enhancing the series. Here is the list of supporting cast as follows:
- Patrick Fischler as Cliff Walker
- Tonantzin Carmelo as Tishmal
- Marisa Baram as Gail Price
- Ely Henry as NIS Junior Chemist Philip Elertson
- Eric Normington as Special Agent Roger Murphy
- Robert Taylor as Jackson Gibbs
- Daniel Roebuck as Artie
- Betzaida Landín as Melanie Hewitt
The series also features guest stars including Caleb Foote as Special Agent Benjamin Randolf, Julian Black Antelope as Chief Medical Examiner Kai Blackrock, Sully Diaz as Maria Perez, Jared Bankens as Jamison 'Bugs' Boyd, Dani J. Scott as Shannon Gibbs, and Adele Abinante as Kelly Gibbs.
NCIS: Origins, along with the original NCIS series, is available to watch on the CBS network and Paramount+.
