NCIS Recast This Character 3 Times, But This May Be the Best One

Summary:

• While there are many great franchises on television right now, it's NCIS that has captured the attention of viewers everywhere with its upcoming 1000th episode.
• This milestone will be celebrated with both an exciting case and a personal, heartfelt storyline for Director Vance.
• The 1000th episode will also feature Jared Vance, the director's son, who's been recast for the third time.

There is nothing more exciting than celebrating another milestone with your favorite show or TV franchise. While NCIS has provided viewers with many memorable moments, everyone agrees that the 1000th episode needs to be special and celebrated accordingly. Not only by the viewers, but also by the production team.

While there aren't too many details about what exactly will happen during the episode, fans are already buzzing with excitement and coming up with all kinds of theories. To add to the excitement, the episode will feature the return of a character you may not recognize at first.

But is the CW star just a one-off, a nod to the audience, or is he here to stay? Here's everything you need to know about the latest NCIS casting change.

NCIS Franchise 1000th Episode

Previously, NCIS showrunners Steven D. Binder and David North teased the exciting storyline for the franchise's 1000th episode:

“One of our own beloved characters is going to end up in grave danger, and you’re going to see all of the different franchises brought into this in a little bit of a different way. <...> There’ll be a personal storyline, and this one will circle around Director Vance,” they said.

Now there is another little piece of information available. It turns out that the personal storyline that will focus on the director will also include his son, Jared. Though the details of this crisis are unknown and will likely remain a surprise until the very day of the episode's release, there is one curious detail that TVLine has shared.

Jared Vance has been recast for the third time. Previously portrayed by Khamani Griffin, who appeared in season 6 of the show, and Akinsola Aribo, who stayed with NCIS for a few years in seasons 9 through 11, he'll become Spence Moore II. The young actor may still be a rising star, but he already has an impressive filmography.

Before landing an NCIS role, Spence Moore II appeared in such TV shows as Superman & Lois as Matteo Mannheim, All American as Chris Jackson, and We Are Who We Are as Danny Poythress. Such a casting choice may indicate a larger role for Jared in future episodes, or simply a nod to his talent.

The actor will make his NCIS debut on Monday, April 15, so make sure to tune in to not miss any exciting plot developments.

Source: TVLine