While season 22 of NCIS is currently airing in the US, American viewers will simultaneously discover Gibbs’ debut as part of the formidable team in the prequel series NCIS: Origins. Here we follow the junior agent throughout his mission more than thirty years ago…
Gibbs, the iconic character of “NCIS”.
As a result, Mark Harmon (who played the NCIS character) does not reprise his on-screen role, but instead acts as the storyteller (and also a behind-the-scenes producer). It’s actor Austin Stowell who plays Gibbs in this new fictional spin-off from the successful franchise.
As part of the promotion of NCIS: Origins with The Hollywood ReporterMark Harmon explains about this project:This is the year 1990, the NIS era. So it was historically interesting for me to discover agency in a different way than in the past…”
Why did Mark Harmon join ‘NCIS’?
The comedian continues and also remembers why he agreed to join NCIS more than twenty years ago. The actor confides to the specialized American media:
“People ask, “What attracted you to this story?” I replied: “The name.” I was sent the NCIS script and I remember reading the name “Leroy Jethro Gibbs” and that name stopped me.“, the star recalls.
“Obviously there’s more to it than that, but I didn’t expect to get caught Mark Harmon notes. It’s also about storytelling and thinking that you have to bring something to the role…”
Finally, the leading man reflects on his departure from NCIS in Season 19: “I’ve been on the show a long time and I don’t know anyone who says, “Hey, I’m going to do a pilot and it’s going to last 20 years.” This is unheard of!“
Source: Allocine
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