NCIS: Origins Season 2 Preview with Stars Austin Stowell and Mariel Molino

Season 2 Premiere and Character Evolution

• 🚀 NCIS: Origins is returning for its second season, continuing to explore the backstory of Agent Gibbs.
• 💡 Actors Austin Stowell and Mariel Molino express excitement for the new season and their roles.

Portraying Agent Gibbs

• 🧠 Austin Stowell discusses the challenge of portraying a well-known character like Gibbs, emphasizing the importance of trusting himself and going all-in.
• 🤝 He highlights the support from Mark Harmon, who has been open and available, providing valuable guidance.
• 🎖️ Stowell also feels a responsibility to honor the sacrifices of Marines and the military in his portrayal.

Lala's Journey in Season 2

• ✨ Mariel Molino confirms her character, Lala, is alive after a near-fatal accident and is reintegrating with the team.
• 💔 Lala is coming to terms with Gibbs having moved on and is now in a relationship with someone else, creating new dynamics.

Evolving Relationships and Storylines

• 🤔 The relationship between Lala and Gibbs is described as complicated, with both characters being proud and poor communicators.
• 📈 Fans can expect higher stakes, more intense relationships, bigger action sequences, and continued comedy in season 2.
• 🤝 The chemistry between Stowell and Molino has improved, with writers better understanding their characters.

Actor Gratitude and Show's Impact

• 🙏 Austin Stowell expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show with a talented cast and crew.
• 🎬 He acknowledges the importance of the production providing jobs in Southern California.

Where to Watch

• 📺 New episodes of NCIS: Origins can be caught Tuesday nights at 9:00 PM on CBS.