Stephen Amell's Failed NCIS Audition Paved Way for Suits L.A. Role

After missing out on NCIS: Origins, Amell channeled his frustrations into landing the lead in NBC's Suits L.A..

Stephen Amell auditioned for the role of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins but lost out to Austin Stowell.
Amell faced significant personal stress, including solo parenting and a troubling phone call, around the time of the auditions.
His frustrations from the NCIS audition fueled a passionate and fearless performance for his Suits L.A. audition.
Amell's unconventional approach to the Suits L.A. audition impressed the creators, leading to his casting as Ted Black.
Suits L.A. will feature Amell as a former federal prosecutor starting anew in Los Angeles, with the series set to premiere on NBC.