Don't look for any drawn out House-style auditions when it comes time for NCIS to restock Gibbs' threadbare team this fall. When the hit procedural kicks off its sixth season on Sept. 23, the replacements for McGee, DiNozzo, and Ziva will have already been chosen. And if the photo to the left wasn't enough of a clue, at least two of the new recruits will look very familiar to NCIS fans.Sources confirm that newcomer Jonathan Magnum (far left) will join previous NCIS guest stars Liza Lapira (center) and Jonathan LaPaglia (far right) in filling the void left by Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray and Cote de Pablo -- all of whom were reassigned in the finale (but who will remain with the show nonetheless).
Although the length of the new hires' tour of duty remains top-secret (they're being billed as recurring players), I've been assured by the TPTB at NCIS that disposable plot devices they are not. To that end, I took advantage of my Level III security clearance and gathered some highly classified intel on special agents Keating, Lee, and Langer. Herewith are some highlights:
SPECIAL AGENT DANIEL KEATING (Jonathan Magnum)
* Highly skilled in computer technology. Has an extensive background in solving cyber crime, including recent ring of computer intrusions in the DC metropolitan area.
* Needs improvement in field work; he lacks hands-on experience in the field. His communication skills are also lacking.
SPECIAL AGENT MICHELLE LEE (Liza Lapira)
* NCIS legal division transfer.
* Pursued career as field agent following her stint with Gibbs and team in 2006-2007
* Transfer was delayed due to average assessment from Gibbs.
* Strong analytical thinker with extensive knowledge of both domestic and international law. However, has developed a structured form of methodical investigation. Needs to be more creative in examination and implementation when research leads to legal or physical road blocks.
* Not in file: She had a secret love affair with one Jimmy Palmer. It's still a secret to the agency, so shhhhh!
SPECIAL AGENT BRENT LANGER (Jonathan LaPaglia)
* FBI agent with 10-plus years of field work.
* Recommended and referred to NCIS by Gibbs.
* Previously worked with NCIS and Gibbs on joint NCIS/FBI case involving the death of Marine near a Mosque under FBI surveillance for suspicion of domestic terrorism.
* Skilled liaison between external agencies.
* Excellent investigation skills.
Source: EW
BOOO!!!!! BRING BACK THE OLD TEAM!!!! ahhh! *deep breath*
ReplyDeleteHouse sucked ass when the replaced the team. There's one simple rule - you don't fix what isn't broken. I've heard lots of talk that NCIS won't go down the same road and that the team will find it's way back together. Still same sort of thing was planned for House yet it never happened. Freaking Chase & Cameron became glorified extras!!!
ReplyDeleteI've still fingers crossed for the speedy return of our team. And the quick demise of this new one. Won't mind them if they only stick around for a couple of eps. Though it's scary how much Jonathan LaPaglia looks like his brother Anthony - I swore Jack Malone was sitting there (good on Jonathan I guess for getting a relatively decent part since he was recast from Brothers and Sisters - still won't be happy to see him sticking around for too long).
Wow they do look alike
ReplyDeleteI agree about house although I love 13 :)