Mark Harmon’s Meddling Causes Tensions on “NCIS: Origins” Set
Actor Mark Harmon is developing a reputation for incessantly meddling with the production and cast of “NCIS: Origins.”
A Departure from Entertainment
Harmon, who was the star of the original “NCIS” franchise, portraying Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs for 19 seasons, left the show during Season 19 in 2021. Although his time on camera has been limited since then, Harmon has apparently not retired from the industry entirely.
Executive Producer Trouble
The actor signed on as an executive producer of “NCIS: Origins,” a prequel series that debuted on October 14th. However, Harmon’s involvement in the show has reportedly become a source of tension behind the scenes, with an insider claiming the actor is pushing the boundaries of his producer title. “For someone who said three years ago he was retiring, Mark’s still very immersed in the franchise and must have a say in everything from casting to plot lines,” said the source.
Annoying Interference?
Harmon’s impassioned involvement allegedly includes giving the cast report cards and judgment from afar. While some people might appreciate his input, others are finding his constant meddling annoying and wish he’d ease up.
Pauley Perrette’s Concerns
Pauley Perrette, former co-star of Harmon and actress who played the character Abby Sciuto on the original “NCIS”, has spoken out about his behavior, claiming that it contributed to a toxic work environment that led her departure from the show in 2018. She and Harmon had a rocky past, with Perrette mentioning that she experienced multiple attacks from him during their working relationship.
Giving Backlash
When Perrette shared her experiences on Twitter, she faced backlash with some people questioning her courage and others asking why she didn’t report the issues to CBS executives at the time. However, perrette did express her grievances to the network, leading to a resolution. Although the incident has largely quieted down, Perrette’s concerns have shed some light on the issues involved.
New Actor’s Experience
Austin Stowell, the star of “NCIS: Origins,” told Entertainment Tonight that Harmon told him he had been chosen to play the younger Gibbs. While Stowell commended Harmon’s kind approach, an insider hinted at more meddling than expected on Harmon’s part, influencing the show’s work environment.
Audio and Video Integration
The audio tag for the tweet, @PauleyP: “NO I AM NOT COMING BACK! EVER! (Please stop asking?) I am terrified of Harmon and him attacking me. I have nightmares about it. I have a new show that is SAFE AND HAPPY! You’ll love it!#HappyPlace Love y’all!” is included. As well as the tweet embed from Entertainment Tonight:
Austin Stowell tells us what it’s like stepping into Mark Harmon’s iconic character on ‘NCIS: Origins.’ The new prequel series debuts tonight on #CBSPremiereWeek.
Conjugation:
The pre-prequel series, “NCIS: Origins”, featuring Mark Harmon, was screened on October 14 at the Leonard H.
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