CBS’s NCIS is preparing to pay tribute to the late David McCallum, who played the beloved character Ducky for 16 seasons. While fans have been speculating which former cast members might return for the tribute episode, it’s important to remember that bringing back former cast members is much easier said than done.
Heading into its 21st season, NCIS has seen a number of cast changes over the years. Some of the original cast members, such as Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, and Pauley Perrette, have left the show, while others, like Mark Harmon, have stayed on. This means that any potential tribute episode would have to take into account the availability of the former cast members, as well as the current cast.
In addition, the show’s production schedule is already tight, and bringing back former cast members would require additional time and resources. This could mean that the tribute episode would have to be pushed back, or that the episode would have to be condensed to fit the allotted time.
Finally, the show’s writers would have to come up with a story that would be both meaningful and respectful to the character of Ducky, as well as to the legacy
