This is a common occurrence in the series; Will it be French or American? Many supporting actors play roles in fiction in hopes of one day winning the Grail. And in franchises like NCIS, it’s very common for actors to play different characters in different spin-off series.
Last year, actor Kurt Yeager set the record for being the first actor to appear on NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: Hawaii, each time in a different role. And it looks like another comedian is following his record.
Another actor who has already appeared in another series of the franchise
This Saturday, May 25 from 9.10pm, M6 will broadcast NCIS Season 21 Episode 5. A very special opus, as it is marked by the arrival of the father of Jessica Knight (Katrina Law), a character played by another Russell Wong, especially seen in Westworld, but the most die-hard fans of NCIS. The franchise may have recognized him for his role in NCIS: New Orleans.
In 2015, he appeared in episode 13 of season 1 of the detective series. After nine years, Russell Wong returns to the franchise in another role, as this time he plays Special Agent Feng Zhao, who does not look favorably on his daughter’s career choice.
Russell Wong in NCIS
The agent definitely has preconceived ideas about what her daughter should do with her life. This arrival should shake up the Palmer/Knight pairing, which will have to face new challenges, as Brian Dietzen confided a few months ago. “Love is not always a straight line“, he explained. “Sometimes it takes a few detours and hits obstacles along the way.” To be continued…
Catch two new episodes of NCIS Season 21 every Saturday night from 9.10pm on M6.
Source: Allocine
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