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NCIS Stars' Audition Battle: From Clashing to Co-Stars
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Actors clashed during an early NCIS audition.
- Michael Weatherly attempted to disrupt Cote de Pablo's audition.
- The stars declined using an intimacy coordinator for their spin-off.
Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, known for their roles as Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo in "NCIS," have a history that extends beyond their on-screen romance. Early in their "NCIS" tenure, their professional dynamic began with a notable audition conflict.
De Pablo recounted how Weatherly attempted to improvise and disrupt her audition, a move she met with firm resistance. This initial confrontation, however, seemed to lay the groundwork for the compelling chemistry that resonated with audiences.
Despite their challenging start, the actors have cultivated significant mutual respect and trust, to the extent that they opted out of using an intimacy coordinator for their new spin-off, "NCIS: Tony & Ziva."
