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NCIS is one of the most iconic series. Now the show’s family has expanded its universe with its spin-off series, NCIS: Origins. Mark Harmon, who played the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, has also contributed to selecting the young version of his character, ultimately offering the role to Austin Stowell in the spinoff series.
While chatting with People magazine, the veteran actor expressed feeling the “room jump a little” when Stonwell entered and him prior to saying anything. Harmon shared, “He walked out and someone said, ‘I’ll just say it, that’s a movie star.’”
In the new series, Harmon is also involved as an executive producer and has also narrated along with appearing in the first episode. This is significant as this would be his first onscreen appearance as Gibbs since he said goodbye to the show in 2021.
Stowell also spoke with the publication and mentioned not starring in a show like this. Harmon shared about the huge competition for the role. He said that there were many “good people,” but there were “really few who drew the attention Austin did.”
The actor added that he could say that about any role that was cast in the series because they all joined one after another and they got everyone they desired.
Harmon told the outlet, “So often when you pitch something or talk about something or dream about something, the format by the time you get on air changes a lot.” He said that it is very rare that it is executed the way one expects and this has come out the way they expected so far.
Stonewell also expresses a few good words for Harmon and the show’s actors and crew. While talking about leading the show, which kept the team employed in Hollywood, he said that he liked this “responsibility.”
The performer said, “It gives me great purpose. I don’t just go to work for me; I go to work with everyone. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. I love it.” He continued by saying that he was aware of the 300 million fans of the show who were waiting to witness what that is, only made him “fight harder” and made him want that expectation to be fulfilled.
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In a shocking turn of events, the popular reality show Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 makers have landed in legal trouble. According to a report by India Today, the show’s makers received a police notice on October 14, 2024, addressing a violation of female contestants’ privacy. The Kumbalgodu Police issued the notice after a complaint from the Karnataka State Commission for Women raised concerns over a controversial task on the show.
As part of the task called Heaven and Hell in the show, the contestants were divided into different sections, with some placed in a prison-like setting. The Women’s Commission filed a complaint addressing the potential violation of the privacy of especially the female contestants in a multi-camera environment. Further, the India Today report suggests that the task flagged concerns regarding improper facilities, including lack of sanitation and food.
After the complaint was registered, the Kumbalgodu Police urged the makers of Bigg Boss Kannada to appear for an inquiry. Besides, the police have asked them to share unedited raw footage and audio from the episode featuring the controversial task. Moreover, the makers of the Kichcha Sudeep-led show were warned that if they failed to comply with the investigation, then they could land in serious legal repercussions.
According to reports, the police have recorded statements from five female contestants who were placed in prison-like settings. However, India Today claims that their sources confirmed the female contestants dismissed any violation of human rights, stating that everything was conducted with their consent.
The makers of Bigg Boss Kannada have yet to release an official statement regarding the issue. In the meantime, they have removed the “Heaven and Hell” element from the task and instructed the contestants to resume their usual way of living inside the Bigg Boss house.
The incident surrounding the controversial task has sparked widespread debate among viewers, with audiences questioning the ethical boundaries of reality shows. The task’s conditions and the treatment of contestants, particularly women, have come under considerable public scrutiny on social media.
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