‘I Felt Like Such A Failure’: NCIS’ Cote De Pablo Recalled Time When She Didn’t Have Her Lines Memorized For A Scene With David McCallum
If you recognize Cote de Pablo’s face, it’s likely that your introduction to her acting came from “NCIS,” the lengthy CBS crime series set for its 22nd season in fall 2024. Joining the cast in Season 3 after Sasha Alexander’s character, Caitlin Todd, was killed off at the end of Season 2, Pablo continued as a regular until the eighth season. Her tenure started with an unsettling moment; during one early “NCIS” scene, she forgot her lines for a crucial conversation with David McCallum’s character, Ducky Mallard, leaving her feeling embarrassed and inadequate.