NCIS stands as one of the most beloved shows in TV history, and the actors who have been part of it over the years have garnered immense popularity and affection.
Since Season 1, fans have formed strong connections and developed emotions for the series’ characters, with Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) holding a special place in our hearts.
Throughout the years, viewers have also become acquainted with a plethora of other characters, such as Anthony ”Tony” DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), Timothy McGee (Sean Murray), Caitlin ”Kate” Todd (Sasha Alexander), and soon after, Ziva David (Cote de Pablo), along with Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette) and Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard (David McCallum).
Following Ziva’s introduction in Season 3, she and Tony quickly became the show’s iconic will-they-or-won’t-they couple.
But how did their relationship actually unfold? Did the passionate chemistry they had on screen extend beyond the filming locations?
Working on a major television show for years necessitates the need to forge a good relationship with one’s co-stars. Things might work anyway, but they’re sure made easier if folk are getting along.
Michael Weatherly worked closely together with all his co-stars. But one relationship that was something special for big parts of the audience was the one between him and Cote de Pablo, starring as Ziva David.
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The captivating connection between the actors during their time on NCIS is a memorable one. From seasons four to ten, their on-screen characters, Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo, displayed undeniable chemistry.
“Ziva is a tremendous part of the Tony DiNozzo character, and she always will be. We knew we had to touch on that,” executive producer Gary Glasberg told Deadline in 2016.
They looked so comfortable with each other and, thanks to their phenomenal charisma, they became somewhat irreplaceable. For me, the uncertainty of whether their on-screen chemistry extended beyond the set added an extra layer of mystery and excitement. And it was kind of obvious that they liked each other, their camaraderie was often evident in interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing a playful and friendly dynamic.
Given their excellent on-screen chemistry, many fans perhaps assumed that Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly formed an instant connection off-screen as well. However, the fact is that the couple had a rather rocky start before getting to know each other properly.
The 44-year-old Chilean-born Cote said: “We realized we’re so drastically different and so much alike that there was an immediate attraction.”
According to Weatherly, Cote de Pablo was not his biggest fan during their initial screen test for popular crime series.
”I remember so vividly the screen test with Cote. She just loathed...
