The younger version of fan-favorite character Tobias Fornell recently made his NCIS: Origins debut in the recently aired episode 6.
Since the prequel series premiered, fans have been wondering which characters from the main series will appear and reveal their origins as part of the telling of Leroy Gibbs' early investigative years.
Who Plays Young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins?
The young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins is played by actor Lucas Dixon. He is following in the footsteps of Joe Spano, who famously plays him in the original NCIS series.
While Dixon is not yet a household name among the general viewers, he has made guest appearances in hit TV series such as Blindspot, The Tick, Elementary, and Masters of Sex.
His current role in NCIS: Origins is Dixon's most high-profile project to date considering the character's popularity and how he will likely become pivotal in the series moving forward.
It is unknown yet whether Dixon is already set to reprise the role in the next few episodes of the series, but we can expect him to be the face of the character in the rest of its run as they explore more of his relationship with the NCIS.
After all, we have seen in the original series that Fornell is a pivotal character in the NCIS world and we may find out in Origins how he became a reliable figure as portrayed in the franchise.
What Happened to Young Tobias Fornell in NCIS: Origins Episode 6?
While investigating their case of the week, Franks had to meet up with an FBI contact for information on the likely buyer they wanted to find out.
Franks and Wheeler went to a Mexican restaurant to meet with the source and that's where they introduced the young Fornell into the scene.
According to the reported official character description, "In 1991, Agent Fornell is an affable underling who’s still finding his footing at the Bureau."
While it remains to be seen when we will see the character again in the series, it is great that they finally introduced his younger version and hopefully he will have a bigger presence moving forward.
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