“NCIS Star Reflects on Franchise’s Milestone Achievement”
Rocky Carroll, who has portrayed Leon Vance since season 5 of NCIS, recently shared his thoughts on the show’s remarkable journey as it surpasses 1,000 episodes. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Carroll emphasized the franchise’s unique position in the television landscape and offered insights into why it has endured for so long.
According to Carroll, one key to NCIS’s success is its commitment to evolving its characters and storylines over the years. He credits the producers and writers for ensuring that the show doesn’t remain stagnant, allowing the characters to grow and change in response to their experiences. Despite the passage of time, the core purpose of NCIS remains unchanged, with the agency itself taking center stage.
Carroll recalls former NCIS veteran Mark Harmon’s belief that the agency should always be the star of the show. He believes that this focus on NCIS as an institution, rather than any individual character, has contributed to the show’s longevity.
On April 15, NCIS celebrated its historic 1,000th episode milestone. Vanessa Lachey, who stars as the first female lead in the franchise’s Hawaii-based spinoff series, shared her thoughts on the achievement. Lachey expressed her honor in contributing to the franchise’s legacy and highlighted the sense of family that extends across generations and continents within the NCIS universe.
As NCIS continues to captivate audiences worldwide, both Carroll and Lachey are grateful for the opportunity to be part of a show that brings people together and provides comfort and entertainment to fans around the globe.
