NCIS returns for Season 21 in February.
NCIS star David McCallum died in September on the age of 90 and now, the long-running collection has revealed the way it plans to honor the beloved actor who had been part of the collection from the very starting. According to TVLine, the second episode of NCIS’ Season 21 is about to handle the actor’s passing in addition to pay tribute to his character, chief health worker turned NCIS historian Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard. The episode is written by Brian Dietzen, who has performed Ducky’s protege Dr. Jimmy Palmer since Season 1, together with collection govt producer Scott Williams. The episode will air on Monday, February nineteenth. NCIS Season 21 premieres on Monday, February twelfth.
“Everyone at NCIS felt it was important to do an episode that honors such a legendary actor, not to mention a dear friend,” showrunners Steven D. Binder and David North mentioned in an announcement. “In the episode, the team will learn of Ducky’s passing, and reflect on their memories of him as they grieve. And true to Ducky’s meticulous and compassionate nature, even after he’s gone, he still manages to solve one last crime with the team.”
The assertion additionally famous that “there will also be a very touching and special moment you won’t want to miss” however did not elaborate on any cameos or returning solid members for the episode.
McCallum handed away in September on the age of 90, passing peacefully resulting from pure causes whereas surrounded by his household at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He was born September 19, 1933, in Glasgow, Scotland and started his profession doing voices for BBC Radio earlier than making his onscreen debut within the Nineteen Fifties. His huge break got here taking part in Russian agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man From U.N.C.L.E., a task that will earn him a Golden Globe nominations and two Emmy awards. He additionally had notable roles in Sapphire & Steel, The Invisible Man, and Babylon 5 and later went on to play Ducky on NCIS as one of many present’s unique solid members. The actor turned a real-life forensics professional for the function. He additionally continued voice work, portraying Alfred Pennyworth in Batham: Gotham Knight, Son of Batman, and Batman vs. Robin and Zeus in Wonder Woman. He additionally launched 4 albums of music and a 2016 crime novel, Once a Crooked Man.
“For over twenty years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” mentioned NCIS govt producers Steven D. Binder and David North. “But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more. He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke. From day one, it was an honor to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.”
NCIS’ tribute to David McCallum airs Monday, February nineteenth.
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