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"NCIS: Origins" honors David McCallum in a tribute episode Oct. 28 featuring young "Ducky" Mallard's return. USA TODAY gets an exclusive sneak peek.
NCIS: Origins revealed more of the backstory of Special Agent Leroy Gibbs ( Austin Stowell) and NIS medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard ( Adam Campbell) on tonight’s episode, and it was a surprise how much Gibbs’ friendship meant to Ducky and how little of it Gibbs remembered.
One of the most beloved characters in the NCIS universe is getting the tribute he deserves. This fall, NCIS: Origins will celebrate the late David McCallum with a special episode featuring the return of Adam Campbell as Young Ducky. Here’s what we know.
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‘NCIS: Origins’ Team Previews David McCallum Tribute: Gibbs & Ducky’s Connection, Easter Eggs & More
This will be Stowell’s first episode working with Campbell; the actor played young Ducky in four NCIS episodes, and on the mothership, young Gibbs was played by Sean Harmon (who is an exec producer on Origins ). “Ducky is undeniably charming, able to win over the grumpiest of grumps,” notes Stowell.