{"id":1314,"date":"2025-01-01T19:58:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T19:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2025-01-01T19:58:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T19:58:30","slug":"ncis-origins-casts-third-returning-star-with-beloved-actor-fans-will-be-happy-to-see-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=1314","title":{"rendered":"Ncis: Origins Casts Third Returning Star With Beloved Actor Fans Will Be Happy To See Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCIS Origins is deep-diving into the history of Gibbs as well as his old team, including Agent Vera Strickland who co-showrunner says he has many plans for after the break
\nFans were delighted when CBS revealed that icon Mark Harmon was returning as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the premiere of the new spin-off, NCIS: Origins. The prequel has delved into Gibbs\u2019 early days with the investigative service, then known as the NIS.<\/p>\n

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Alongside actor Austin Stowell, who has been cast as Gibbs, there will be younger versions of familiar characters like Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks.<\/p>\n

NCIS Origins also cast actress Diany Rodriguez as Agent Vera Strickland, who worked alongside Gibbs in one episode in season 11. Rodriguez has already been a part of the NCIS universe, playing Agent Garcia in NCIS: New Orleans.<\/p>\n

David North told TVLine that throwing Vera Strickland into the NCIS: Origins may be a deep cut even for longtime fans, but they explained why she needed to be one of the show\u2019s key players.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was described [on NCIS] as Franks\u2019 first partner\u2026 Vera has some mysterious elements as well, so being able to flesh out a character that was so clearly defined in that one [NCIS] episode has been really fun, for sure,\u201d North said.<\/p>\n

TV publication Deadline described Vera as a \u201cno-nonsense, sharp-witted Brooklynite who\u2019s tough as nails and never minces words.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The television site added: \u2018She\u2019s spent her entire career being underestimated by misogynistic morons (as she calls them), but if it\u2019s a fight those good ol\u2019 boys are looking for, then it\u2019s a fight they\u2019re going to get.<\/p>\n

When TVLine asked if there\u2019s anything to expect between Vera and Franks in new episodes, the showrunner hinted at how the duo will be involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike in Episode 5, we\u2019ll see more of Vera\u2019s passion project, which is her pilot profiling program. Bugs Boyd is one of the criminals she\u2019s profiling and as secrets begin to be unearthed, Franks will find himself pulled back into a case he wishes would\u2019ve remained closed forever. When we come back from our break, it\u2019s going to be a runaway train to the end,\u201d North concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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