'NCIS: Los Angeles' Star Daniela Ruah Returns to the NCISVerse
Daniela Ruah
The stars of NCIS: Los Angeles just can’t get enough of the series’ franchise. Not only is LL Cool J returning in his role as Sam Hanna as a recurring character on NCIS: Hawai’i, but Daniela Ruah, who starred as Kensi Blye, is returning to the NCISverse behind the camera.
The actress, who made her directorial debut on NCIS: LA in season 12 and went on to direct six episodes, will be directing an episode of NCIS that airs in March and then an episode of NCIS: Hawai’i that airs in April.
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“Kensi was born as a character on NCIS, 15 years ago, so now to be able to step onto that set again, as a director, with that incredible cast and crew, is an absolute honor,” Ruah told Deadline. “So many familiar faces and people I love, and they’ve welcomed me with open arms. It’s like coming home.”
Daniela Ruah is returning to the NCISverse, but behind the camera! She will be directing an episode of NCIS, which will air in March, and an episode of NCIS: Hawai'i, which will air in April!
We are so excited to see what she creates!??#NCIS #NCISLA #NCISHawaii pic.twitter.com/kr9dSgJLgS— NCISverse Updates (@NCISVERSEUPDATE) January 5, 2024
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Parade spoke to Blye about directing for the “Flesh & Blood” episode of NCIS: Los Angeles back in November 2022, and here is what she told us about her approach:
“I do think it’s important for a director to know when they need to step in more intensively, when there’s something more designed that they have in mind for a scene, and there are times when it’s my job to step back and let somebody else do their magic.”
Both NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i will return to CBS with new episodes on Feb. 12. NCIS will be marking its 21st season; Hawai’i its third.
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