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NCIS: Origins Brings Back Adam Campbell as Young Ducky for David McCallum Tribute Episode

The fall installment uses McCallum’s instrumental The Edge to salute the actor’s legacy through a character crossover.

Overview

  • CBS confirmed a Season 2 episode titled The Edge that features Adam Campbell’s return as Young Ducky at Camp Pendleton with a reunion with Gibbs.
  • David McCallum’s 1996 instrumental The Edge will be featured in the episode as part of the homage.
  • This marks Campbell’s first appearance on the Origins spinoff after four Young Ducky flashbacks on the flagship NCIS.
  • Co-showrunners Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North said the episode was created to honor McCallum’s memory and legacy within the franchise.
  • NCIS: Origins Season 2 premieres Oct. 14 on CBS with next-day streaming on Paramount+.