NCIS: Origins Shocking Casting Choice for Female Lead! Click for the Exciting Announcement!

Mariel Molino has joined the cast of NCIS: Origins as the female lead opposite Austin Stowell. The prequel series, set to debut during the 2024-25 broadcast season on CBS, explores the early years of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Stowell with Mark Harmon returning as the older Gibbs in a narrating role.

Molino will portray Special Agent Lala Dominguez, a former Marine navigating the male-dominated field of the 1990s with determination and a dark sense of humor. Her dynamic with the tormented young Gibbs promises twists and sparks, keeping audiences intrigued.

Known for her roles in Spanish-language projects like El Juego De Las Llaves and Narcos: Mexico, as well as TV shows such as Promised Land and The Watchful Eye, Molino brings depth and versatility to the NCIS franchise.

NCIS: Origins is part of a larger expansion of the NCIS universe, with spinoffs featuring beloved characters like Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David. Produced by Mark Harmon and his son Sean, alongside showrunners David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal, the series promises to delve into the rich backstory of Gibbs while introducing new characters and storylines.