I Was Surprised To learn One Frequent NCIS Actor Never Wanted To Be A Series Regular On CBS, But The Reason Makes Sense: ‘I Think You Lose Track’

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I Was Surprised To learn One Frequent NCIS Actor Never Wanted To Be A Series Regular On CBS, But The Reason Makes Sense: ‘I Think You Lose Track'

As a gamer with a deep appreciation for long-running TV shows like NCIS, I find myself captivated by the rich tapestry of characters that populate this series. Among these, Joe Spano’s Tobias Fornell stands out as a steadfast presence who has graced our screens more than any other guest actor, save the main cast.

Among all the actors who’ve been on NCIS during its long-running stint on CBS, Joe Spano stands out as the one with the most appearances, excluding the main cast. He portrayed Tobias Fornell in a total of 58 episodes, and even made an appearance on NCIS: New Orleans. Remarkably, Spano has appeared in all but one season of the original series, and we hope to see him return when Season 22 begins airing in the 2024 TV schedule. However, Spano has expressed no desire to become a regular cast member of NCIS.

Besides discussing fond memories of embracing and consoling Cote de Pablo before she left NCIS in Season 11, Joe Spano expressed his views on Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch to both Cote and fellow former NCIS cast member Michael Weatherly. He explained that he doesn’t find joining the main cast of NCIS appealing for certain reasons.

I wasn’t enthusiastic about having to perform the tasks you were performing. It wasn’t necessarily the time commitment, but more so the transformation I could observe. It was almost indescribable because it seemed like you were morphing into something, and to maintain that persona to a certain degree was necessary. This included promoting the show, responding to people’s expectations, and adjusting to their perceptions of you. However, this wasn’t truly reflective of your authentic self, yet you felt compelled to accommodate it for professional reasons and their satisfaction. Repeating these actions over and over again, I believe, can lead one to lose sight of their genuine identity. Granted, no one has a complete understanding of who they are, but there should be some room for personal growth, correct? But in this pursuit, the pressure is constant, whether you resist or go along with it, and ultimately, it feels suffocating.

As a long-time admirer, I must say that Joe Spano brings a unique charm to the small screen, having graced us as Henry Goldblume in “Hill Street Blues”, a detective series you might have missed in your television memories. However, when it comes to “NCIS”, he’s not keen on being a series regular, perhaps because he dislikes the idea of molding his personality to fit the demands of any given show. Yet, he’s found pleasure in his time with “NCIS”, preferring instead to maintain a recurring role, ensuring his involvement doesn’t consume too much of his personal time.

In the upcoming season 22 of NCIS, we don’t have many specific details yet. However, Sean Murray’s character Timothy McGee will set a record for most appearances in the franchise. Wilmer Valderrama hinted that this season will be deeply personal and emotionally intense for his character Nick Torres. Showrunner Steven D. Binder mentioned that there is uncertainty regarding Gary Cole’s character Alden Parker about the identity of the little girl he saw in his flashback/hallucination at the end of season 21. Furthermore, there seems to be some ambiguity about how Jessica Knight will continue her role on the show as she has agreed to become a REACT instructor at Camp Pendleton, while Katrina Law will remain as a series regular.

As a dedicated gamer, I’m super excited to share some thrilling news! Mark your calendars for October 14, because that’s when the Season 22 of my favorite show, NCIS, hits the screens. But wait, there’s more! Right after it, dive into the Leroy Jethro Gibbs-centric prequel, NCIS: Origins. To catch all these procedural masterpieces, make sure you’ve got your Paramount+ subscription ready to stream. Oh, and did I mention? Paramount+ will also be the exclusive platform for the spinoff of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo’s characters in NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Get ready for a non-stop action-packed ride!

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2024-08-25 16:07