The diminutive, husky-voice Hunt will play an efficient and hard-nosed former film industry technician who now oversees the “backroom” support staff — the folks tasked with providing everything from micro surveillance cameras to cars for the team.
“Nothing fazes her,” says exec producer Shane Brennan. “But as tough as she might seem, she genuinely cares about Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and the team.”
Hunt’s hiring marks the latest tweak to the spin-off’s evolving ensemble. Louise Lombard, who appeared in the backdoor pilot as Macy, was dismissed last month. It’s still unclear whether she’ll be replaced.
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She was on Without a Trace last season.
What did she win an Oscar for?
http://tvdonewright.com/2009/06/18/as-heard-on-tv-second-chance-by-shinedown/
Adam, she won best supporting actress for The Year of Living Dangerously, in which she played a male, half-Chinese little person. Seriously.
I wasn’t clear from the episodes of NCIS last year on what the division between the support staff and the rest of the team was, but it seems like she could very well be the replacement for Macy’s character, even if the role is somewhat different.
she was a hobbit, Bilbo’s mother in LOTR
I’d like another female agent though… that team, as presently constituted is pretty male heavy.
Linda Hunt: Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
As much as I love NCIS and JAG, after seeing the NCIS spin-off episode, I am not looking forward to this show at all.
I think they should bring in David Elliott reprising his Harm Rabb character from JAG. He and Gibbs also have a history.
That’s fantastic news! I’m really looking forward to this show. I loved the backdoor pilot and the chemistry among the actors, especially between Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J.
Smart move. I saw the episode introducing the NCIS LA crew and I was not impressed. The characters were pretty milquetoast. Hunt adds some much needed color; she could be the Ducky of the spin-off.
I loved her on The Practice!
i heard a rumor that Poppy Montgomery was taking Louise Lombard’s spot… of course it’s just a rumor.
That is grrreat…I will start watching it if she is going to be a REGULAR!! Way to go!
I love Linda Hunt so YEAH! But I must have been under a rock…I really like Louise Lombard and her character on the spinoff…BOO!
So far this series sounds devoid of any of the charm that made NCIS popular.
I’ll watch a couple episodes of NCIS: LA because it is by the people who made NCIS but I was not impressed by Legends and do not anticipate adding this show to my weekly line up. There was no “grab me” factor in the show, no characters that stand out or that I can relate to. I hope this show surprises me but what I really want is for the producers to work on shaping up season 7 of NCIS, I’m no the only fan who found season 6 a major disapointment
I can’t WAIT! I loved the backdoor pilot, esp Chris O’D’s character Callen, and I thought he and LL Cool J had some great chemistry. Adding Linda Hunt is just another reason I am excited to see this show!!
I had no plans to watch this show and have never seen an episode of “NCIS.” For Linda Hunt, I will watch.
Fantastic. I was looking forward to the series,but Linda Hunt is a real treat. She always makes for interesting study in all her characterizations.
So she the “Q” of there orgination…cool
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So she the “Q” of there orgination
Plus this picture screen Edna Mode
So she the “Q” of there orgination. Plus the picture screen Edna Mode
So she the “Q” of there orgination. Plus the picture screen Edna Mode
So she the “Q” of there orgination. Plus the picture screen Edna Mode
So she the “Q” of there orgination. Plus the picture screen Edna Mode
Sorry…
Actually, no. the spinoff is created by Shane Brennan, not Don Bellasario, right? That’s why it lacks the PUNCH and WOW factor that the original had/has in Spades! I really wish Don would come back.
They better not tweak the spinoff much more. I was interested in it but now you’re changing a lot up from the backdoor pilot. “NCIS” did that from “JAG” and I almost walked away. Stay with what people are comfortable with and change after some time has gone by!
J’adore Linda Hunt! Good call.
Thank god. With Ms. Hunt there, I can tolerate LL Cool Beans. The other female lead irritated me. If the show had continued with her, I would NOT watch it. Linda Hunt changes EVERYTHING. But they really SHOULD send someone from NCIS to LA to connect the 2 shows – or maybe have Gibbs’ original partner show up from time to time (LA is closer to Mexico than DC!)… Again, Linda Hunt is a GREAT addition.
Why am I excited about this show? It’s an NCIS spin-off yes, but why try to top the best? But I’m all over this one – why? One word: casting. Chris O’D. LL Cool J and now Linda Hunt? Can she be in anything without adding a little kick-a$$? Can’t wait!