‘NCIS’: Changes Could Be Coming That Put Some Characters in Jeopardy Say Producers

If you were surprised by Ziva’sreturn, you haven’t seen anything yet, according to “NCIS” producers. Apparently,there will be a lot more twists and turns in season 17. Here’s what the castand producers say about this season of “NCIS.”

Producer Steven D. Binder likes uncovering new things about “NCIS” characters

In an interview with “Entertainment Tonight” host KevinFrazier, “NCIS” producer Steven D. Binder spoke about some of the revelationsthat have been made about certain characters. “So that’s what’s interesting aboutthese characters is to find these things that you had no idea, and yet sort ofmake sense once you find them out,” said Binder.

In a separate interview for CBS, Binder said the seriesstays fresh because there are constantly new things that are being revealedabout the characters. “We’re learning new things about the characters, which isalways interesting, especially in a season 16 show. Learning new things about thecharacters, to me, is interesting when you learn something that flies in the faceof everything you thought you’ve already known,” Binder said.

Some “NCIS” characters could be in jeopardy

It looks like there will be interesting developments thisseason. In his CBS interview, Binder says Mark Harmon made a suggestion that willshake things up a bit. “Mark had come to me with a story a long time ago that Ithought was interesting and it’s actually going to be the basis for this show. AndI can tell you that it places some of our characters in jeopardy and it pushessome people beyond their limits to cope,” said Binder. Harmon added that thewriters and producers have been “playing with changes for a number of thesecharacters all year.”

Timothy McGee had a revelation fans weren’t expecting

“NCIS” can get emotionally heavy at times, so it’s nice tohave some comic relief. Viewers were treated to some comedy in “Once Upon a Tim,”which aired during season 16, episode 14. One thing that caught fans off guardwas when it’s revealed that McGee used to be a tap dancer in high school andhad aspirations of being a professional dancer. “McGee is an artist,” saidBinder.

How did the producers make it look like Sean Murray couldreally tap dance? Murray told Frazier they hired a professional tap dancer tohelp out. “They actually brought in [tap dancer Walter Painter]. He’s unbelievable.And he’s trying to teach me how to tap and I’m a mess. I’m two left feet. And so,we ended up doing something where I just kind of ran by and waved my handsaround,” Murray said. Producer Frank Cardea said the way they hid the fact thatMurray wasn’t really tapping was by filming him from the waist up while hedanced.  

Maria Bello’s Jack Sloane might have something up her sleeve

Although a lot of attention has been focused on Bishop andTorres, the show might take on a new focus for a few episodes. Maria Bello hintedJack Sloane might be unveiling a few surprises. During the cast discussion withFrazier, Bello asked Binder if she could come up with something for Sloane,similar to the way they had McGee unveil his hidden tap-dance talent. Binderagreed, saying, “Yes, please. help us.” We don’t know what Bello will come upwith, but we’re sure it will be a fun episode (or episodes).

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