‘NCIS: Origins’ Cast Shares Touching Behind-the-Scenes Footage From First Table Read on Its 1-Year Anniversary

The video begins with Austin Stowell, who plays a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and Caleb Foote, who plays Randy, panning the camera around the room. They show off the actors, writers, and executives that have since helped to establish NCIS: Origins as its own show. The video then reveals the show’s cast introducing themselves and their characters before they begin reading their first scripts. Kicking things off in the clip is Kyle Schmid, who brings his character, Mike Franks, to life. The excitement across the board is quite palpable as everyone acquaints themselves with being part of a new adventure. It is fair to say that theirs wasn’t just blind excitement, as the show has since gone on to garner popularity in the months since its premiere.

Should Lala Survive, We Need To See Some Progress in Her Potential Romance With Gibbs

While it’s great to look back on fond memories, it is far more important to keep focused on the future. Season 1 of NCIS: Origins closed out on a potentially painful note, as Gibbs’ confidante, Lala Dominguez (Mariel Molino), was bleeding out in an overturned car. The pair were constantly teasing their audience in the first season about a potential romance, but despite all the simmering tension, we didn’t even get a kiss out of them. This, it’s fair to say, is quite frustrating for fans, and it’s a feeling shared by one of the show’s stars. While steering clear of whether Lala is alive or not, Molino reveals she’d like to see some progress between her character and Gibbs, should Lala survive. “If she is [alive], I hope that finally something happens with Lala and Gibbs. You know what I mean, come on, either kiss me or don’t,” the series star said in a previous interview.

NCIS: Origins was renewed for a second season in February, while the first season was still running, showcasing strong faith in the prequel series. David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal both serve as co-showrunners for the show, with the flagship series’ Gibbs, Mark Harmon, offering narration duties in the prequel series.

You can watch NCIS: Origins Season 1 now on Paramount+. Tune in to CBS this fall to see what happens in NCIS: Origins Season 2. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.