Why Wyatt Hill From NCIS: New York Looks So Familiar

NCIS fans are discovering multiple new special agents in the series NCIS: New York, with Wyatt Hill potentially emerging as a beloved character. Portrayed by Shane Harper, Wyatt displays his determination and investigative abilities alongside well-known faces such as Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) and newcomers like Jacqueline Byers and Addison Ross.

Many viewers might recognize Harper from his early career, which included appearances in Disney Channel shows and movies. He played a dancer in High School Musical 2 and guest-starred as Fidel in Wizards of Waverly Place before landing his first major TV role in Good Luck Charlie. Following that, Harper had a recurring role in MTV's Awkward and appeared in the Hulu miniseries A Teacher as well as the Starz crime series Hightown.

Recently, Harper has taken on significant roles in cop dramas, including Power Book IV: Force, where he played gangster Vic Flynn across all three seasons. When asked about the type of characters he enjoys portraying, Harper shared that he is drawn to roles that embody the internal struggle between right and wrong, capable actions, and the choices one can make.

Harper, who has grown up performing musical theater and appearing on family sitcoms, aims to make diverse character choices and explore unconventional roles. Following his completion of his role in Power Book IV: Force, Shane Harper is set to return to the world of crime drama with a new police procedural as Wyatt Hill in NCIS: New York.