Cote de Pablo returns to CBS … just not for ‘NCIS’ season 12
Great news for all of you (and we know that there are many) who miss seeing Cote de Pablo on your TV screens.
The former “NCIS” star, around one year following her surprising exit from the show, has signed on to star in a new CBS miniseries entitled “The Dovekeepers,” which will debut at some point in 2015. The story revolves around a quartet of women in ancient Israel, and the story revolves around their fight for survival after the Romans force them to leave Jerusalem at around 70 CE. Cote’s character in particular is the mysterious Shirah, a single mother who showcases strength and also plenty of insight. Given that we’re not that familiar with the source material, we will be interesting to see how this plays out. This project comes from Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, the producing titans behind “The Bible.” Mark of course also changed TV forever on CBS by launching “Survivor.”
This casting should at least squelch some of the rumors that there was any sort of long-standing beef between the actress and CBS over her end on “NCIS” last year, and while we don’t necessarily see her coming back to the long-running show in the immediate future, it is a good sign that she continues to work with the network. “NCIS” just started production on season 12 a little earlier this week, and they have been very quiet about what their plans are for the story. Show star Michael Weatherly recently retweeted a picture of Cote, and continues to have a great friendship with her despite the two no longer working together.
While we are sure that we’ll be reporting much more on this as time progresses, we figure it best now to start with a simple question: What do you think about this news? Share below, and head over here to score some more news and updates on everything we cover via our CarterMatt Newsletter.
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marysue
July 18, 2014 @ 1:26 am
I’m really excited for Cote and am looking forward to this coming out as well as “the 33”. You go girl! Yes, I still miss her on NCIS but now that she is back with CBS we can always hope for a reprisal in the future.
Dido Twite
July 17, 2014 @ 7:57 pm
Fantastic news! obviously there is no bad blood between her and CBS. Maybe she can return to NCIS after she shoots this miniseries.
liz laughlin
July 17, 2014 @ 4:59 am
This time, the negotiations went well. Good luck to Cote.
Maria
July 16, 2014 @ 11:08 pm
I am so excited. The role sounds great and I really miss Cote and wish to see more from her.
Naomi
July 16, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
this is very VERY exciting news!!!!!! :-)
Jean-charles Tillmann
July 16, 2014 @ 8:40 pm
She is for me not a former NCIS star, for me she is still there. That’s only a small project beside her normal work
Johanna
July 16, 2014 @ 8:35 pm
…”and they have been very quiet about what their plans are for the story. Show star Michael Weatherly recently retweeted a picture of Cote, and continues to have a great friendship with her ” yes I don´t belive in coincidence too :-)