NCIS: Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) is already imagining his character’s death

Viewers know: No character on NCIS is safe. During its 21 years of existence, the iconic detective series has experienced many more or less violent departures. Who wasn’t affected by Kate’s death in the season two finale? Knowing that their future on NCIS isn’t guaranteed, some actors are already imagining how their characters might end up.

Wilmer Valderrama imagines the end of Nick Torres

At the 2024 Monte Carlo Television Festival, Wilmer Valderrama, Nick Torres’ interpreter, imagined how he would like to die on screen. “Like Denzel Washington on Training Day, just die“, he confided.

“Detective Alonzo Harris (played by Denzel Washington) has an iconic death scene in the film where he is shot by a Russian mob in an incredibly violent scene.However, the actor was keen to add that he thinks Nick Torres deserves it.A true hero’s death, protecting his family in one way or another.“

NCIS returns for season 22

NCIS fans can rest assured, this announcement does not mean the end of Nick Torres’ character. Wilmer Valderrama will indeed return for season 22 of the detective series, which will air on CBS this fall.

Unfortunately for Katrina Lowe, Jessica Knight’s interpreter, nothing is less certain. In the season 21 finale, a young woman accepted a position as the head of REACT training at Camp Pendleton, on the other side of the country.

At this time, neither the actress nor NCIS showrunner Steven D. Binder has not confirmed that the character will return for the upcoming season. “We planted a small seed…explained Steven D. Binder to our colleagues at TVLine. Should we start worrying? Answer in coming months.