dailyloe.com – Wilmer Valderrama clarified that Stana Katic’s visit to the NCIS set in March was personal and not related to a casting announcement.
On April 28, he stated that he and Katic have known each other for many years and confirmed there is no news about her appearing on the show.
Valderrama described their relationship, saying, “Stana and I have been pals… We always talk about it.” He emphasized their ongoing conversations about potentially working together.
He recounted how Katic reached out to him, expressing her desire to visit the set after not seeing him for a long time. Valderrama welcomed her, saying, “I was like, ‘Yeah, come.’”
The visit prompted curiosity among the crew and fans, leading to speculation about a possible guest role for Katic. Valderrama noted the crew’s surprised reactions upon her arrival.
Valderrama expressed gratitude for Katic’s visit, highlighting her husband, Kris Brkljač, as “an amazing dude” and “like one of my brothers.”
He reiterated that the visit was a personal drop-in, not a formal announcement regarding her on-screen participation.
While there is a connection through Seamus Dever’s role as Deputy Director Gabriel LaRoche, Valderrama did not provide further details about future collaborations.
Currently, the key takeaway is that Katic’s visit was a friendly gesture, and there are no confirmed plans for her to appear on NCIS.
Valderrama concluded by stating, “I have nothing to report on that yet,” keeping the focus on their friendship and ongoing discussions.
