Eric Christian Olsen has a new project now that NCIS: Los Angeles has come to an end, and even though fans are still missing Marty Deeks, they are heaping praise on Eric for his new role.
Eric Christian Olsen is not sitting around twiddling his thumbs now that NCIS: Los Angeles has ended.
Instead, the man known in the NCISverse as Marty Deeks is taking on a new role that has fans heaping praise and admiration on the seasoned actor.
On his Instagram he shared the news that he is the first celebrity ambassador for the non-profit charity, Every Day Action, which takes unused food and other items from TV and movie sets and redistributes them to those in need. 
Eric shared Every Day Action’s post announcing his new role.
“We are excited and honored to announce @ericcolsen as our first Celebrity ambassador. Eric has supported our efforts from the very beginning and is always putting others’ needs before his own. Thank you Eric for continuing to help us help others. #everydayaction #celebrityambassador #supportnonprofits.”
“One of the most ingenious charities out there. So excited to be part of the team,” he wrote in the caption.
Fans quickly took to the comments section to praise the actor for taking on such a charitable cause.
“It’s just another reason to admire Eric more and more❤️ He doesn’t only have golden curls, he also has a heart of gold,” wrote one fan.
“He’s the best,” added his NCIS: LA co-star Erik Palladino.
Co-founder of Every Day Action Hillary Cohen, who previously worked on NCIS: LA, also shared her appreciation by writing, “Thank you so much for your support!!!”
Eric’s new role comes a few months after his final appearance as Marty Deeks.
He played the fan-favorite character for all 14 seasons, from the pilot episode all the way until the final episode aired on May 21.
CBS canceled NCIS: LA last spring and ahead of the series finale, Eric took to social media to praise everyone who has worked on the long-running crime procedural.
“Series Finale Tonight. A beautiful chapter comes to a close. I celebrate this episode, but more importantly, I celebrate every moment and person that got us here. The writers, the cast, the crew, the studio, the network. This is a herculean effort. 14 years. 324 episodes. 2425 days of shooting. 27,871 hours of filming. It’s completely surreal. A dream. I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” he wrote.
“Most of all I want to say thank you to everybody that watched the show and invited us into their homes. None of this would be possible without your unending support. You collectively gave this show life, and I celebrate you all,” he concluded.
Eric is signed on to produce the new Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates, although the ongoing writers’ strike has left a premiere date up in the air.
