NCISandNCIS: Hawaiiand fans can expect an action-packed crossover event come September!
In an exclusive teaser for both shows' fall premieres,Vanessa Lacheyteases a big secret — the season opener ofNCIS: Hawaiiwill feature some familiar faces from theNCISfamily.
The actress, 41, hints about a surprise that will will kick off the new seasons of bothNCISandNCIS: Hawaii, when members of the Washington, D.C., team make a trip to the islands. Then, in a hilarious spoiler,Wilmer Valderramacasually drops into frame to borrow Lachey’s phone.
Lachey doesn’t miss a beat, continuing to tell fans about the “top-secret” guest star, who is a “fan favorite.”
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In the sister series' second-ever crossover event, Jane Tennant (Lachey) and Ernie Malik (Jason Antoon) will work with the team in the nation’s capital, while Nick Torres (Valderrama) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) will spend some time with the team in Hawaii.
Gary Cole, Brian Dietzen, Diona Reasonover also guest onNCIS: Hawaii’s season premiere.
Lachey made history when she was cast as the franchise’s first female lead last year. Her character Jane is also the first woman to be named the Special Agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor.
She said she “will never forget” the day she landed her next big role.
The actress took to her Instagram account after the announcement, posting avery emotional selfie videotaken moments after she found out she had landed the role.
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NCISwas first launched in 2003 withMark Harmon’s character, Jethro Gibbs, introduced in a two-episode arc onJAG.
Now in its 20th season, the procedural had its first spin-off in 2009 with the premiere of itsLos Angelescounterpart, and aNew Orleansoffshoot followed in 2014 beforeHawaiijoined the fold in 2021.
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NCISandNCIS: Hawaiireturn Sept. 19 starting at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
source: people.com
