The NCIS crossover of followers’ goals has occurred, however not in the best way they may have anticipated.
Daniela Ruah, beloved NCIS: LA star, reunited with her esteemed co-stars Brian Dietzen and Vanessa Lachey in a ‘grateful’ post that is stirring pleasure and solidarity throughout the NCIS fandom.
In a second of unity that transcends the realms of the 4 NCIS bureaus—NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: New Orleans—the celebs banded collectively, however not for a crossover episode. Instead, they have been photographed on the picket strains of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The group selfie, captured by Daniela, who performs Special Agent Kensi Blye, included different notable members from the franchise, akin to Brian (Jimmy Palmer), Hawai’i’s Vanessa (Jane Tennant) and Kian Talan (Alex Tennant), New Orleans’ Scott Bakula (Dwayne Cassius Pride), and CCH Pounder (Loretta Wade).
Daniela’s caption painted an image of unity and gratitude: “Today was strong and necessary. To all the @iatse & @dga members and supporters of @wgastrikeunite & @sagaftra I am so grateful to have walked alongside all of you today. Saw so many people I have loved for over 14 years coming together again in strength.”
Fans of the present rapidly acknowledged the actors from the NCIS franchise and celebrated their dedication to a shared trigger.
Social media lit up with feedback like: “I loved to see how the #NCISLAFamilia and the #NCISVerse came together. Keep up the good fight,” and “As much as we want our shows I am glad ur supporting. I miss Kensi and NCIS LA!”
This collaboration and help among the many stars remind followers of the first-ever three-way crossover between NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i, and NCIS: Los Angeles that CBS aired in January. Unfortunately, the thrill has been dampened with the Hollywood strikes, inflicting delays for NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i. NCIS: Los Angeles wrapped up its 14th season in May, whereas New Orleans concluded in 2021 after seven seasons.
CBS additionally sparked pleasure by revealing that LL Cool J, who performs Sam Hanna, will likely be shifting to NCIS: Hawai’i for the present’s third season on a recurring visitor foundation.
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“Couldn’t keep Sam Hanna off the case for too long!! Starting tonight, Sam Hanna will join forces with the @NCISHawaiiCBS team as a recurring guest star in the upcoming third season,” he tweeted, including pleasure to the combination.
The SAG-AFTRA strike, authorized on July 13, 2023, by the nationwide board of the Hollywood actors’ union, represents a big second in the business. With the union’s 160,000 tv and film actors taking a stand, there is a noticeable ripple impact.
The calls for for higher compensation, elevated residual funds for streaming providers, and AI rules mirror the necessities of the WGA strike that started on May 2, 2023.
NCIS actors are notably vocal concerning the SAG-AFTRA strike, taking to social media to precise help.
Katerina Law’s “Picking crocs on!” caption, Sean Murray and Wilmer Valderrama’s reposting of the SAG-AFTRA emblem, Diona Reasonover’s Instagram profile photograph change to “WGA On Strike,” and Murray and Dietzen’s presence on the picket strains on August 2, 2023, all converse to a cohesive, collective motion.
There are real issues amongst followers that when the NCIS reveals resume, episodes may very well be reduce quick because of the extended strikes.
The scenario is paying homage to the WGA strike from November 2007 to February 2008, the place reveals like Grey’s Anatomy and Bones confronted episode cuts.
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