Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance on the set of NCIS: Origins at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, much to the delight of the cast and crew. The visit occurred while Cruise was on the studio lot, injecting an unexpected moment of excitement into the production.
Cast and Creators Share Moments from Cruise’s Visit
The official NCIS Instagram account posted a photo featuring Tom Cruise alongside cast members Austin Stowell, Daniel Lee Bellomy, Caleb Foote, and Tyla Abercrumbie. David J. North, co-creator and executive producer of the series, uploaded additional photos and a video on his Instagram, explaining that Cruise stopped by
yesterday to hang out and show some much support to our show and the entire @ncisverse.
North also shared that he and fellow co-creator Gina Lucita Monreal developed the show‘s bar, Daly’s, inspired by the bar featured in Top Gun, adding
So we were stoked he approved lol. Thanks for all the advice and the love, Tom.
The Impact of Cruise’s Presence on the NCIS Universe
Though the reason for Cruise’s visit to Paramount Studios remains unknown, his unexpected stopover was a special moment for everyone involved with NCIS: Origins. Austin Stowell, who plays young Gibbs, reposted one of North’s photos to his Instagram Stories, capturing the moment with Cruise. The post was captioned Gibbs & Hunt, NCIS: Impossible, cleverly linking Cruise’s iconic Mission: Impossible character, Ethan Hunt, to the NCIS universe.
Current Developments in NCIS: Origins’ Second Season
The NCIS: Origins series recently began its second season, continuing with intense storylines. One major plot point revealed that Mariel Molino’s character, Lala Dominguez, survived a car crash but will face significant mental and physical rehabilitation. Additionally, the season will feature a crossover event with the original NCIS series next month, promising a case that spans decades and raising expectations for further surprises.
Looking Ahead to More Exciting NCIS Moments
Tom Cruise’s surprise visit is likely just one of many unexpected highlights for the cast, crew, and fans as Season 2 unfolds. New episodes of NCIS: Origins air on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, forming part of the network’s NCIS Tuesday lineup alongside NCIS and NCIS: Sydney. Fans can also stream all episodes on Paramount+, ensuring continuous access to the evolving NCIS storylines.
