Exciting news for ‘NCIS’ fans as Kyle Schmid secures a leading role in the highly anticipated series ‘NCIS: Origins’. The 39-year-old actor will portray the character of young Mike Franks, a role that comes directly from the original NCIS series where it was famously played by Muse Watson.
The narrative of ‘NCIS: Origins’ is set to unfold starting in the year 1991, which is long before the timeline of the original NCIS. The show will revolve around a youthful Leroy Jethro Gibbs, set to be narrated by Mark Harmon. It will track Gibbs’s early days as a special agent in the burgeoning office of NCIS at Camp Pendleton. Here, he joins an unrefined, burgeoning team under the leadership of the legendary Mike Franks.
The character of Mike Franks is described by Deadline as “a proud Texan who all but showers in his cowboy boots and sports a perfectly coiffed mustache that’s as thick as his skin. As showcased on NCIS, Franks is a born leader with an unwavering moral compass who’s determined to find justice by any means necessary.”
The prequel also introduces a new character, Special Agent Lala Dominguez, played by Mariel Molino from The Watchful Eye. Dominguez is characterized as “a former Marine who navigates her 1990s male-dominated field with a steely resolve and a dark sense of humor. When a tormented Leroy Jethro Gibbs joins her team, their dynamic is filled with surprises that promise to engage the audience.”
With the recent revelation of the actor set to take on Young Gibbs’s role and news that some veteran ‘NCIS’ characters will appear in the prequel, anticipation is certainly building for ‘NCIS: Origins’.
FAQs
Who is Kyle Schmid playing in ‘NCIS: Origins’?
Kyle Schmid is playing the role of young Mike Franks in ‘NCIS: Origins’.
What is ‘NCIS: Origins’ about?
‘NCIS: Origins’ is a prequel series that takes place in 1991 and follows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs at the start of his career at NCIS Camp Pendleton.
Has anyone been cast to play young Leroy Jethro Gibbs?
The actor playing young Leroy Jethro Gibbs has been announced, but the post does not reveal the name.
Who is Mariel Molino?
Mariel Molino is an actress recently cast in ‘NCIS: Origins’ as Special Agent Lala Dominguez.
Will original ‘NCIS’ characters appear in the prequel?
Yes, it has been announced that three veteran ‘NCIS’ characters will make appearances in ‘NCIS: Origins’.
Conclusion
With a backstory set to engage loyal viewers and introduce new fans to the beginnings of some of the most iconic characters, ‘NCIS: Origins’ is shaping up to be a memorable addition to the ‘NCIS’ universe. The casting of Kyle Schmid and Mariel Molino indicates that CBS is committed to bringing dynamic talent to reprise these well-loved roles and weave this new narrative into the robust ‘NCIS’ tapestry. As excitement builds, fans eagerly await more updates and the series premiere.