In addition to the previously announced Wilmer Valderrama, NCIS is adding Jennifer Esposito to the cast of TV’s No. 1 drama for its 14th season.
Esposito will play NCIS Special Agent Alexandra “Alex” Quinn, an experienced agent who left field work and became an instructor at the Law Enforcement Training Center. Gibbs will lure her back into the field as part of his team, where he will take advantage of her sharp wit, quick mind and immense talent as a federal agent.
“We couldn’t be happier to have Jennifer Esposito joining us for season 14,” said Executive Producer Gary Glasberg. “She embodies everything that we hoped for in the character of Quinn and we can’t wait to have her come be a part of our team.”
Esposito previously worked on the CBS series Blue Bloods and Judging Amy.
In other NCIS news, Variety reports that Duane Henry, who starred in the final two episodes of Season 13 as MI6 Officer Clayton Reeves, has also been upped to a series regular, while Sarah Clarke, who played FBI Special Agent Tess Monroe, will not be back.
NCIS returns for its season premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
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