NCIS: Origins Boss Takes Us Inside The Gibbs-Tony Reunion, Teases More 'Faces' From The Past — And Romantic 'Progress' For Gibbs And Lala
Gibbs is back at NCIS and working with a familiar face - we get the scoop on his reunion with Tony on NCIS: Origins and more Season 3 reveals to come.
In the latest episode of NCIS: Origins, Mark Harmon's Gibbs returned to his old NCIS squad room, where he reunited with former team member Tony DiNozzo, now the newly appointed NCIS director. The two friends shared a drink in memory of their late mentor, Leon Vance, and discussed the mystery of who wanted to take Gibbs out, as well as potential future threats. This major reunion in NCIS history led TVLine to reach out to showrunner David J. North for insights.
North revealed that Harmon's return as Gibbs was a natural decision, given the showrunner's long-standing collaboration with the actor. The idea for the reunion was pitched to Harmon after the success of the crossover with the mothership last year. Gibbs' dynamic with DiNozzo as they've aged has changed, with DiNozzo now holding a high-ranking position at NCIS. The writers emphasized the pride Gibbs felt in Tony's achievements.
During their reunion, Gibbs shared a toast to Leon Vance, a significant moment for both characters who had spent much time with the late mentor. North expressed his respect for Rocky Carroll and the impact Vance had on the show, noting that Harmon pushed for this closure. Additionally, North hinted at more familiar faces helping Gibbs during his investigation, including Emily Wickersham as Ellie Bishop, who will become a recurring character.
As Gibbs embarks on this journey to uncover the truth, fans can expect more twists and turns throughout the season.
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