NCIS’s Cote de Pablo Reveals Sasha Alexander’s Crucial Advice Before Her Exit!

NCIS Icons Cote de Pablo and Sasha Alexander Share Rare Behind-the-Scenes Connection

NCIS legends Cote de Pablo and Sasha Alexander both brought unforgettable characters to life on the long-running CBS hit—but their time on set only briefly overlapped before Alexander’s departure. Still, their short interaction left a lasting impression.

Before stepping into the role of fan-favorite Ziva David, de Pablo received meaningful advice from Alexander, who portrayed Agent Caitlin Todd during the show’s first two seasons. Their meeting may have been brief, but it was impactful, with de Pablo later crediting Alexander’s insight as “invaluable” during her transition into the series.

Fans will remember that Caitlin Todd’s shocking death in the Season 2 finale, “Twilight,” at the hands of terrorist Ari Haswari (played by Rudolf Martin), marked one of the most emotional and pivotal moments in NCIS history. That dramatic twist opened the door for Ziva David’s introduction and helped launch NCIS into even greater success.

In a delightful full-circle moment, de Pablo and her longtime co-star Michael Weatherly (who played Tony DiNozzo) reunited to host Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch, a podcast offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show. One standout guest? Sasha Alexander herself, who shared her early experiences and memories from the set.

And now, the excitement is building once again, as Ziva and Tony are set to return in a highly anticipated NCIS spin-off on Paramount+, expected to debut before the end of the year. The project promises to reunite two of the most beloved characters in NCIS history and deliver the on-screen dynamic fans have long been waiting for.


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