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NCIS: Origins Star Pitches Shocking Family Tie
14 Jul
Summary
- Actress Tyla Abercrumbie suggested a surprising family connection for Mary Jo.
- She proposed Mary Jo could be related to Rocky Carroll's character, Vance.
- Abercrumbie initially opposed a husband for Mary Jo, preferring to focus on her power.
Tyla Abercrumbie, who plays Mary Jo in NCIS: Origins, has proposed a potential connection to the mothership NCIS series. During a podcast appearance on July 14, 2026, Abercrumbie suggested that her character could be related to Rocky Carroll's Vance, a character from the original NCIS timeline.
Abercrumbie detailed how a conversation on her show could reveal this familial link, noting that Vance's age would make him a plausible relative. This idea could also serve as an honor to the character following his departure from the series.
Additionally, Abercrumbie shared her initial hesitation to have Mary Jo married, expressing a desire to avoid typical spousal conversations that might detract from her character's power. She successfully advocated for Mary Jo to be divorced instead, a status she felt better represented the character's independence.
