How Did Showrunner David J. North C-create NCIS: Origins?
NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is a solid procedural crime drama that has entertained audiences since 2003. It has enjoyed numerous spinoffs in multiple global locations including Los Angeles, Hawaii and Sydney.
Recently, NCIS: Origins, set in 1991, follows the formative relationship between Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell) and Special Agent Mike Franks (Kyle Schmidt) to help audiences understand how things came to be. Their story is told through a series of flashbacks blended with current events.
David J. North who co-created NCIS: Origins with Gina Lucita Monreal spoke with Creative Screenwriting Magazine about crafting an origin story in the overall context of the NCIS universe. He worked on the first NCIS series and also on NCIS: Los Angeles and has a unique perspective on the evolution and trajectory of the show.
Read our complete interview with David J. North HERE.