NCIS: Sydney
Summary
The long - running American TV franchiseNCISreceives its first external spin - off withNCIS : Sydney , a Paramount+ title that boast an ensemble form full of talented Australian actors . Tracing its line of descent in 2003,NCISstarted out as a crime procedural on the activities of the titular Naval Criminal Investigative Service of the U.S. Navy Department . Soon , interest was generated to such a mainstream spirit level thatNCISreceived equally popular spin - offs , likeNCIS : Los Angeles , NCIS : New Orleans , andNCIS : Hawai’i . ButNCIS : Sydneyis unique in the sense that its events unfurl outside America . NCIS : Sydneyfocuses on the unit of measurement ’s special agents investigate various crime in the Indo - Pacific region .
With the debut time of year released on Paramount+,theNCIS : Sydneyspinoff already includes Easter eggsand connections with the original series . bluster Australian producers on its roll , the show also includes a largely local shape featuring well - known talent from the country ’s own television industry . The six series regulars each play a character with a specific exercise set of skills and talents to bring to the table . Despite sharing the same modus operandi , each of these characters has a different reason for joining NCIS . With the cast done right , NCIS : Sydneystands out on its ownwhile also drawing the attention of dedicatedNCISfans .
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Olivia Swann As Michelle Mackey
The NCIS Special Agent - in - complaint Michelle Mackey calls the shots as the intrepid and straightforward leader of the squad . A former Marine Corps pilot program , Mackey has a embellish past but has been very nomadic due to her impulsive nature . The blistering - headed champion is skillfully played by Olivia Swann , whomArrowverse fans will remember as the tragical soul dealer Astra Logue , one ofthe best theatrical role inDC’sLegends of Tomorrow . TheNCIS : Sydneyheroine also play the stranded holidaymaker Karissa in the 2023 thrillerRiver Wild . A reimagining of 1994’sThe River Wild , the picture discover Swann share screen space withGossip Girl ’s Leighton Meester andSaturday Night Livealumnus Taran Killiam .
Todd Lasance As Jim “JD” Dempsey
The 2d - in - command of the team is the Australian Federal Police ( AFP ) sergeant Jim Dempsey , aka JD . An experienced old hand in the force , his ideological skirmish with Mackey are interesting to watch throughoutNCIS : Sydney . The secondary protagonist is act by Todd Lasance , an Australian TV star known for playing the redemption - seek teenager Aden Jeffries in the scoop operaHome and Away . His American appearing let in theRoman general and emperor Julius CaesarinSpartacus : War of the Damned , theantagonistic speedster Edward Clariss ( Reverse - Flash)inThe Flash , and the Traveler ( an ancient witch ) Julian inThe Vampire Diaries .
Both direct role player ofNCIS : Sydneyhave appeared in Arrowverse shows .
Sean Sagar As DeShawn Jackson
NCIS Special Agent DeShawn Jackson is always quick to help out his superiors . at times , he can rent go of his high-strung personality and loosen up a piddling . The optimistic persona is played by Sean Sagar who has hadregular use inFate : The Winx SagaandOur Girl , in which he played the Alfea College graduate fairy Marco and the grief - stricken British Army Private Jaiden “ Monk ” Montgomery , severally . His filmography also admit some of the best recentGuy Richie picture . He appear in Richie ’s crime - comedyThe Gentlemenas a street - level crook named Mal and later in the music director ’s state of war dramaThe Covenantas yet another soldier , Charlie “ Jizzy ” Crow .
Tuuli Narkle As Constable Evie Cooper
A Liaison Officer on behalf of the Australian Federal Police , Constable Evie Cooper can be very sassy and point-blank toward her colleagues . While she means no scathe , her ego - important nature can drive her at odds with otherNCIS : Sydneycharacters , particularly DeShawn . Evie is played by Tuuli Narkle , whoearned rave for her breakout role in the Australian mystery story drama seriesMystery Road : Origin . Narkle played a major role in the flashback sequences as a younger rendering of Mary Swan , the sexual love interest and later x - married woman of brooding police investigator Jay Swan .
Tuuli Narkle won the 2022 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Lead Actress in Television Drama for her performance inMystery Road : Origin .
Mavournee Hazel As Bluebird “Blue” Gleeson
Bluebird Gleeson is a talented forensic scientist for the AFP , but her social clumsiness and acute self - doubting habits can deter her at times . Mavournee Hazel joins theNCIS : Sydneycast to play this vivid character whose backstory and minacious personality get revealed increasingly throughout the series . Hazel starred alongside fellow Australian star Charlie Hunnam in the Apple TV+ dramaShantaramas the titular submarine sandwich ’s former lover , Gemma . She isbest known for her involvement in the long - running Australian soap operaNeighboursin which she portrayed Piper Willis , a teenaged girl with a passion for vlogging .
William McInnes As Roy Penrose
An ex - Australian Navy Medic , Roy Penrose work with the squad as a forensic pathologist . He might seem like he enshroud his emotion , but he too has many layer to his personality , as his interactions with his junior , Bluebird Gleeson , discover . The pathology expert is played by William McInnes , who iswell - known in Australiafor roles like Senior Constable Nick Schultz in the police proceduralBlue Heelers , and the tyrannical and bigoted boss Lindsay Cunningham in the news media - theme dramaThe Newsreader . He also gained acclaim for starring in the 2007 filmUnfinished Skyas John Woldring , a recently widowed farmer in the Australian Outback .
All NCIS twisting - offs
NCIS : Los Angeles ( 2009 - 2023 )
NCIS : New Orleans ( 2014 - 2021 )
NCIS : Hawai’i ( 2021- )
NCIS : Sydney ( 2023- )
NCIS: Sydney Supporting Cast & Characters
Lewis Fitz - Gerald as Colonel Richard Rankin -An official for the Department of Defense . The Australian actor is a part oftheRiddickfranchise castas he play the weapon - sell antique trader Paris P Ogilvie inPitch Black . He also had an uncredited appearance as an Attorney in the superhero thrillerThe Wolverine .
Daniela Farinacci as Susan Quinn -The Foreign Minister . Daniela Farni was previously credit as a Tutor in the Oscar - nominated dramaLionand multiple characters in the long - running police seriesBlue Heelers .
Bert LaBonté as Ken Carter -An NCIS agent attach to theNCIS : Sydneycharacters . Bert LaBonté is a character actor who play multiple theatrical role in cult Australian shows likeBlue HeelersandNeighbours . He also had a brief role in the Oscar - appoint 2010 crime dramaAnimal Kingdom .
Brendan Maclean as Barefoot Protester -Brendan Maclean previously appeared as Klipspringer , one of Jay Gatsby ’s regular party guests in Baz Luhrmman ’s 2013 adaptation ofThe Great Gatsby .
Joshua McElroy as Bob Hawke -A bar director . Before joining theNCIS : Sydneycast , Joshua McElroy played hold parts in myopic films and television shows like the Max originalFrayedand the prison - themed miniseriesBreakout : The Escapementary .
