Get ready for a blast from the past, "NCIS" fans! A brand-new set photo from the highly-anticipated prequel series, "NCIS: Origins," gives us our first look at a young Mike Franks – and the resemblance to the original is uncanny.
A Familiar Face, Decades Younger
Actor Kyle Schmid is stepping into the shoes (and signature Stetson) of a young Mike Franks, the gruff but beloved mentor to Mark Harmon's Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
And judging from the set photo, shared on Instagram by "NCIS: Origins" star Mariel Molino, Schmid is a dead ringer for a young Muse Watson, who played Franks in the flagship series.
The photo shows Molino, all smiles, alongside Schmid, Austin Stowell (who's taking on the role of a young Gibbs), and Caleb Martin Foote, a newcomer to the franchise. The camaraderie among the actors is palpable, hinting at the close-knit team dynamics that "NCIS" fans know and love.
The Heart of the Story: Gibbs and Franks' Bond
"NCIS: Origins" promises to delve into the early days of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and at the heart of that story is the complex, often unspoken bond between Gibbs and Franks.
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