NCIS: Origins BTS Video Reveals First Look At Austin Stowell’s Young Gibbs, And He Finally Looks Like Mark Harmon
Summary
ANCIS: Originsset photo offers the first look at Leroy Jethro Gibbs' new love interest. After Mark Harmon played the character for almost two decades,young Gibbs has been recast with Austin Stowellfor the upcoming police procedural spinoff. Set in the ’90s, the show will tackle Gibbs' start in the agency being a member of Mike Franks' rag-tag team at Camp Pendleton. Aside from Vera Strickland, the rest of the duo’s squad will be composed of fresh faces who have never been mentioned in the mainNCISseries. That includes Gibbs' new romantic partner.
Mariel Molinoshares anew image of herself as Agent Lala DominguezinNCIS: Originson her official Instagram account. Check out her snap below:
In the photo, Molino offers her full look as Agent Lala. She doesn’t add any additional context to the post, but it’s worth noting thatproduction forNCIS: Originshas already started.
How Molino’s Debut As Agent Lala Changes Gibbs’ NCIS Story
Gibbs & Lala’s Love Story Will Be Tackled In NCIS: Origins
The challenge for NCIS: Origins is to make Gibbs and Lala’s potential romance compelling that the viewers will still be invested even though they have no future together.
Per the initialNCIS: Origins' report on Molino’s character, Lala is described as"a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor." TheNCISfranchise has a history strong and capable female characters, and she will follow that suit. However, unlike Caitlin Todd and Ziva David, it has already been established from the get-go thatLala will likely develop some kind of a romantic relationship with Gibbs. While the mainNCISseries gave Gibbs a few love interests, Lala comes at a unique time in his life.
Considering whereNCIS: Originslands in the timeline, it could kickstart with thedeath of Shannon and Kelly— Gibbs' first wife and only daughter. The murder of his family wasn’t revealed until the end ofNCISseason 3, but once it was out in the open, it became an important part of his arc moving forward.The challenge forNCIS: Originsis to make Gibbs and Lala’s potential romance compellingso that the viewers will still be invested even though they have no future together. However, they should also be mindful that it doesn’t tarnish Gibbs' supposed devotion to Shannon.
I’m Concerned About NCIS: Origins After Seeing Young Mike Franks & Gibbs Together For The First Time
As production begins for NCIS: Origins, the first look at young Mike Franks and Gibbs on the set may be a cause of concern for the new CBS show.
For what it’s worth,Gibbs did get married three more timesafter his family was murdered. So seeing him develop feelings with Lala, especially in what may be the most difficult years of his life, isn’t breakingNCIScanon. Still,NCIS: Originsshould be careful in crafting their love story. Otherwise, they would be prone to creating plot inconsistencies that could break the franchise’s established story.
NCIS: Origins
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NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
