‘NCIS’ season 12: Show boss happy for Cote de Pablo’s new gig
Given that today was CBS’ showcase at the TCA Summer Press Tour, and that “NCIS” boss Gary Glasberg was there in order to promote the upcoming “New Orleans” spin-off, you probably figured that there was probably going to be a question at some point about Cote de Pablo and Ziva.
The reason why she is back in the news is thanks to her joining a new CBS miniseries, which we said was probably a good sign for her chances of returning to the series. After all, this does prove that she has a good relationship with the network.
Today, Glasberg told TVLine that there is “no bad blood” between the show and the actress after an extended contract dispute last summer that led to her deciding to leave after the second episode of the season. He also said that those on the show are “thrilled that this Dovekeepers project has come up for her.”
We don’t want to read too much into any of Glasberg’s words here, mostly because of fairness and because we weren’t there. All we can say is that there is still hope for Ziva fans for a return someday, but you also probably don’t want to bank on it and get your hopes in the upper atmosphere. It’s always better to have lower expectations and to be surprised down the road.
The one thing that we will say is that if we were in the shoes of the “NCIS” production staff, we wouldn’t confirm anything about a Ziva return, even just for an episode, unless it is 120% official. Otherwise, you end up stirring up all sorts of internet debate for no reason, and consequently anger in the event it doesn’t end up happening.
We’ll of course provide more updates on this situation as time passes, but even with production starting on the show recently, this has been a very slow summer for “NCIS” news.
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marysue
July 21, 2014 @ 1:00 pm
One thing I will say about Cote is that she seems to be is as mysterious as Ziva. While I still miss her on NCIS, I wish her well on her new role. Her former co-stars have. Cote seems to just get down to business and not let anything faze her. I’m sure that we will see lots more of her, both on TV and the big screen. Regardless of who was at fault for what when it came to her departure from NCIS, it is in the past and we can’t change it. I still hope that she will put in a few guest appearances in the future but for her to return as a full time character, now that she has two projects under her belt I highly doubt it. I for one, can’t wait for “the 33” and “The Dovekeepers”.
Sandra
July 19, 2014 @ 5:37 pm
I have a hard time believing there is no bad blood, given that they never mention her name and only rarely even allude to her. I hope GG gets over his butthurt, and brings her back for a few guest appearances. Obviously CBS has no issues with her.
liz laughlin
July 20, 2014 @ 7:31 pm
I don’t know that Glasberg had much to do with the negotiations. I may be wrong but I think that he was probably left out of that. Also I think that it was to the benefit of CBS that Cote is on the miniseries. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Roma Downey and Mark Burnett who wanted her. It certainly puts CBS in a better light than before it was announced. I think they scored some points with angry fans.
liz laughlin
July 18, 2014 @ 8:08 pm
The question that Glasberg was asked was two part, if there was any ‘bad blood” between him and Cote and the second part, is the door open for her return. He only answered the first part and said, “No bad blood.” He never answered the second part. At least that is the way it was reported. That could be the reporter’s mistake or Glasberg’s mistake or it could mean he had no problems with Cote personally (but others do, perhaps?) and that he could not speak to the issue of her returning. What people don’t say can be as important as what they do say. Still happy for Cote. I knew she would pop up somewhere, I just did not expect it would be CBS. It boggles the mind of both the fan and the hater.