Since its debut in 2003, NCIS has been a primetime staple. Following in the footsteps of fellow crime procedurals like CSI and Law & Order, it was inevitable for the show to spawn a spinoff. In 2021, NCIS: Hawaii premiered to instant fan acclaim, drawing praise for its stunning locations, compelling crime stories, and the portrayal of Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) at NCIS Pearl Harbor. However, amidst the fervor for Jane, many diehard fans of the original NCIS series also remain loyal to characters like Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law).
Excitement reached a fever pitch when news broke of an upcoming crossover event featuring Jane, Nick, and Jessica in Hawaii. Since Wilmer’s initial announcement on Instagram in January, fans have been eagerly anticipating the event, flooding social media with speculation and excitement. Though details about the crossover are scarce, Vanessa treated fans to a nostalgic throwback photo on Instagram in anticipation of the episode.
In the snapshot, Vanessa and Wilmer are pictured together, harking back to 2006 when Vanessa was known for her role in The Bold and the Beautiful and Wilmer was beloved as Fez from That 70’s Show. Fans couldn’t help but marvel at how little the pair seemed to have aged over the years.
As anticipation builds for the NCIS crossover event, fans are counting down the days until March 28, 2022. In the meantime, they’re catching up on the latest NCIS episodes on CBS or Paramount+ in preparation for the highly anticipated event.