Before her exit from NCIS: Los Angeles, Renee Felice Smith, who portrayed Nell Jones, had a creative idea for her character involving none other than Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling. Smith envisioned a romantic storyline between Nell Jones and Gosling’s character, potentially adding an exciting dynamic to the series.
Nell Jones had been an integral part of the Office of Special Projects (OSP) team since the second season, earning a special place in the hearts of fans. However, her departure in the season 12 finale, where she accepted a job opportunity in Tokyo offered by her love interest Eric Beale, left fans feeling saddened.
Despite the challenges in Nell and Eric’s relationship, particularly during Beale’s secretive mission with Hetty Lange, Nell ultimately decided to pursue the opportunity in Tokyo. However, Smith had previously imagined a different romantic interest for her character, which unfortunately did not materialize on the show.