“It’s going to be quite a ride,” hints co-creator David J. Mike Franks is fuming.
Pedro and Gibbs are synonymous with one another, explains co-creator David J.
And its something that Gibbs feels no remorse over.
Caleb Foote as Bernard “Randy” Randolf and Kyle Schmid as Mark Franks in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
It’s a righteous killing in his mind, says Stowell.
We’ve seen the older version of this character in the mothership, says co-creator Gina Lucita Monreal.
And on the spinoff ofNCIS: Los Angeles.
Claire Berger as Lara Macy in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
“But she really does come in like a tornado, continues Monreal.
And it affects not only Gibbs, but the entire team.
Then, hes back, standing more confidently in Franks signature boots, ready to ask the hard questions.
Mariel Molino as Cecilia ‘Lala’ Dominguez and Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
Because Macy is Lalas friend, Franks has to entertain the possibility that Lala is Macys source.
I’ve shown Franks my loyalty.
“She’s going to realize she doesn’t have to be one of the boys, Molino adds.
Kyle Schmid as Mike Franks in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
And that’s actually what makes her a lot more interesting.
Before starting his day of filming, Schmid pops by after hair and make-up to chat about the finale.
The repercussions [for Franks and Gibbs] are very similar, reflects Schmid.
Austin Stowell as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
Mike would be going to jail for decades.
In watching a young man slowly destroy his life, Mike consciously decided to give Gibbs the file.
He is a willing participant in this.
Austin Stowell as Leroy Gibbs and Robert Taylor as Jackson Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
“It is 100 percent against the law, the actor continues.
Lala faces a similar conundrum, perhaps to a slightly lighter degree.
But her situation is also complicated by her feelings for Gibbs.
Mariel Molino as Cecilia ‘Lala’ Dominguez and Austin Stowell as Leroy Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origin’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
She’s really struggling with her heart and mind and figuring out what to do.
Hes okay with that.
What hes not okay with is others going down because of it.
Mariel Molino as Cecilia ‘Lala’ Dominguez in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
And Lara Macy is a threat to that.
So, what would Gibbs do to a threat?
I am a rock, I am an island
Stowell presents an ominous question.
“It brings Gibbs into a questioning state of mind, says Monreal.
Stowell is also returning to his roots on set on this particular day.
On screen, Stowell is with Gibbs dad, once again dissecting Leroy’s need to move on.
Its a bit meta, getting the star ofOriginsown origin story straight from the source.
Business that is quickly interrupted by Lala, who has come to warn him about Macys intentions.
We really see that all come to a head in the season finale.”
Mariel Molina as Cecilia ‘Lala’ Dominguez and Claire Berger as Lara Macy in ‘NCIS: Origins’.CBS
She loves him, and she almost wants to bring him back to life.
She’s trying everything she can to save him, and yet, he is willing to sacrifice himself.
That sounds foreboding, particularly because this entire season has come with a Lala-sized elephant in the room.
Mariel Molino as Cecilia ‘Lala’ Dominguez in ‘NCIS: Origins’.Sonja Flemming/CBS
“I’m concerned about Lalas wellbeing, admits Molino.
I don’t know how this ends without it being tragic in some way.
But I do find it interesting that Gibbs can never mention me in the future.
To me, that is a sign of profound pain or regret and an immense love.
Will the finale bring any answers in that regard?
Molino pauses, taking in the simple but comforting room full of Lala’s things.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen to Lala, she says.
But I can say that she is willing to go as far as she can to save Gibbs.
How’s that for Cecilia shaking our confidence daily?
