Pride & Gibbs Unite in NCIS Origins

0:00You're listening to Durham News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Fans of the NCIS Universe are in for a treat with a special crossover on NCIS origins. In the episode titled Feelin' All Right, a young Dwayne Pride teams up with Leroy Jethro Gibbs for the first time. Pride, played by 39-year-old Shay Buckner, joins forces with Gibbs, portrayed by Austin Stow, on a case tied to an international ring. The action kicks off when Navy investigators from Panama, including Pride, heads to California for backup. Tensions run high right away since Gibbs sees Pride as an old rival from their shared past, but they have no choice but to work together and go undercover to crack the case. Shay Buckner shared that stepping into the shoes of the beloved King Pride felt daunting. He highlighted Pride's charm, charisma, seven accent, and natural leadership. Traits fans know from the original NCIS New Orleans series they ran, from 2014 to 2021.

1:01Butner explained their dynamic starts rocky with a history involving a bar fight that Gibbs can't forget. Pride stays cool, focusing on the job at hand instead of letting grudges take over. He layers on the charm to keep things professional amid the investigation. By the end, the episode shows the spark of mutual respect and trust forming between these two strong personalities. It hints at the brotherhood that develops later in the franchise. Catch NCIS Origins Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on CBS. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.