The NCIS franchise has been around for 20 years, and some cast and crew members have been there since the beginning. This has cultivated a family feel behind the scenes, and Wilmer Valderrama feels fortunate to be involved. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the “That ’70s Show” alum opened up about how close everyone is on the “NCIS” set.
“We’re literally finishing each other’s sentences, and the level of difficulty to pull off the stuff that we’re doing, it’s so high, and somehow this cast is making it amazing. And it’s been a joy. It’s been a joy to spend all that time with these incredible individuals.”
Valderrama isn’t the only person who holds these views. Mark Harmon isn’t retired following his “NCIS” exit, and he’s said that he misses the on-set camaraderie, suggesting that he’s open to returning as Leroy Gibbs down the line. It’s all good vibes in the “NCIS” family — even when the actors’ characters are forced to contend with difficult circumstances.