The heavy lifting of playing the young version of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins fell upon Austin Stowell. This is a prequel series outlining the early days that Gibbs had as an agent. Many question who could play one of the most iconic roles after Mark Harmon left NCIS following 19 seasons. The excitement in the role for Austin Stowell and for the show itself isn’t something one can miss, as he followed a role that stole the hearts of NCIS fans for two decades.
Getting into Gibbs’ Shoes
Austin Stowell knew he was going into the lion’s den when auditioning for the role of Gibbs in NCIS: Origins. The Star of “The Bridge of Spies” and “The Hating Game” still remember the moment when the weight of the role hit him well. “I know what Gibbs represents to a lot of people out there,” said Austin Stowell, underlining how committed he is to living up to the iconic work that Mark Harmon has done with this character. This gave Stowell great insight into how to approach the character as an attached executive producer.
Austin Stowell researched the role with great care. He had watched episodes of NCIS to get an idea of how the character has evolved, hit the gym to flesh out Gibbs’ Marine past, and continued discussions with Harmon. Austin Stowell made sure not to give a straight impression of Gibbs but showed how a young, emotionally raw version of the character could grow up into a stoic, no-nonsense leader that fans love.
Another Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’
The Gibbs of ‘NCIS: Origins’ is not the fully rounded special agent that audiences know inside out. This Gibbs, still recovering from the devastating loss of wife and daughter, forms a part of the back story presented in the original series “NCIS.” Austin Stowell does good work as a man in trauma but is uncertain of continuing his career.
This is a much darker, much more personal look at Gibbs than ever pulled off by the fans, and ways the original series never quite fully exploited. It’s that depth of feeling that creates layers in this character development. Co-creators David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal were trying to ensure Gibbs had room for growth. “He isn’t fully formed,” Monreal shared. “We get to go on that journey with him and see how Gibbs becomes Gibbs.”
The Family Dynamic and Changing Relationships
There’s a very specific reason fans loved the familial relationships in NCIS. “NCIS: Origins” has to do with looking at early relationships set up between Gibbs and his colleagues, who are very much his mentor—Mike Franks. The father-son relationship between Gibbs and Franks becomes a guiding force in how he will eventually become the agent. As the series unfolds, viewers will witness how Gibbs treats fellow agents like the golden boy Benjamin “Randy” Randolph and Vera Strickland.
These relationships grow with each case to bring out the sense of teamwork and camaraderie involved in solving cases sans modern technology in today’s world. Austin Stowell brings out the humanness in Gibbs through personal experiences and professional acts of this character into the beloved leader of NCIS.
Conclusion
As a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Austin Stowell will bring new life to a beloved character in “NCIS: Origins.” Going back to yore, through emotional ruckus and work relationships that Gibbs shared with his team, ‘NCIS: Origins chisels out new raw feelings concerning the character arc. With the blessing and encouragement of Mark Harmon and the series creators, Austin Stowell committed to delivering a Gibbs for longtime and new viewers, which is changing but recognizably. ‘NCIS: Origins’ promises not only homage to the past but also an engrossing new chapter in the ‘NCIS’ legacy.
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