What is the NCIS: Origins prequel series?

The NCIS: Origins prequel series is exploring the early days of beloved characters from the NCIS franchise, including Gibbs, Pride, Franks, and Ducky.

How does the young Dwayne Pride character connect to Gibbs?

The episode featuring young Pride will delve into the history between Pride and Gibbs, as the two must resolve their past tension while working an undercover case together.

What other NCIS characters are getting their origins explored?

In addition to Pride, NCIS: Origins has also featured younger versions of characters like Gibbs, Mike Franks, Ducky, and Fornell.

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NCIS Prequel Casts Young Dwayne Pride, Teases Gibbs Backstory

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

NCIS: Origins casting young version of Dwayne Pride
Pride and Gibbs have a history, will resolve past tension
Origins to explore early days of beloved NCIS characters

NCIS Prequel Casts Young Dwayne Pride, Teases Gibbs Backstory

In the upcoming season of NCIS: Origins, the prequel series to the popular NCIS franchise, viewers will get a glimpse into the early days of beloved character Dwayne Pride. The show is casting the role of Young Pride, a former Sheriff's Deputy who is a newly minted Probationary Special Agent from the NIS Panama office.

The episode will delve into the history between Pride and Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, as the two must resolve their past tension while working an undercover case together. This provides insight into how the two agents, who have been close friends for over 30 years, first met and developed their strong bond.

NCIS: Origins is exploring the origins of several iconic NCIS characters, including Gibbs, Mike Franks, Ducky, and Fornell. Bringing in the younger version of Pride continues this trend, allowing fans to see how these beloved characters got their start in the world of NCIS.