{"id":296,"date":"2024-11-16T19:46:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T19:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=296"},"modified":"2024-11-16T19:46:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T19:46:45","slug":"fan-favorite-ncis-la-character-to-return-for-ncis-1000th-episode-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=296","title":{"rendered":"Fan-Favorite NCIS: LA Character to Return for NCIS 1000th Episode Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0universe is about to celebrate a major milestone, and it\u2019s bringing back some fan-favorite faces to mark the occasion. The highly anticipated 1000th episode of the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0franchise, which will air in April, will feature appearances from characters across its spinoffs, including\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0NCIS: Hawai\u2019i<\/em>. Among the stars returning is\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>\u00a0alumna\u00a0Daniela Ruah<\/strong>, who portrayed the beloved Kensi Blye-Deeks, and\u00a0Vanessa Lachey<\/strong>, who stars as Special Agent Jane Tennant on\u00a0NCIS: Hawai\u2019i<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While fans won\u2019t see these characters physically return to the screen, the special episode will offer creative ways to bring them back, likely as part of a wider crossover event that celebrates the rich history of the franchise. The 1000th episode will be a major moment for the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0universe, tying together multiple series and honoring key moments from its long-running history.\"NCIS:<\/p>\n

In a nod to\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u2019s past, the episode will also revolve around a personal storyline for Director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll), with a particular focus on his son Jared, a role that has been recast.\u00a0Spencer Moore II<\/strong>\u00a0will take on the role of Jared Vance, marking the third actor to portray the character. Moore II, known for his work on\u00a0Superman & Lois<\/em>,\u00a0The Wonder Years<\/em>, and\u00a0We Are Who We Are<\/em>, is expected to bring a fresh take to the role.<\/p>\n

The episode will feature an intense and emotional plotline, as one of the franchise\u2019s beloved characters faces grave danger. As co-showrunner\u00a0David North<\/strong>\u00a0teased, this will bring together all the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0spinoffs in unexpected ways. The creative team has also promised to include several Easter eggs for longtime fans, paying homage to the show\u2019s history while introducing new dynamics.\"NCIS:<\/p>\n

Although Ruah stepped away from acting to focus on her directing career, she has made her return to the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0franchise behind the camera, directing episodes for both\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0NCIS: Hawai\u2019i<\/em>. Fans of the franchise will also recognize Lachey\u2019s strong performances in\u00a0NCIS: Hawai\u2019i<\/em>, where she continues to lead the team on thrilling cases.<\/p>\n

The 1000th episode is sure to be a milestone event in\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0history, with plenty of nostalgic callbacks and exciting moments that will delight fans of all the series within the\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0universe.<\/p>\n

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